tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post385280639571213462..comments2023-06-25T04:08:14.664-06:00Comments on SUNSHINE on my Shoulders: i'm no hero...http://www.blogger.com/profile/02410214795470767158noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-13299715282409612442007-11-28T21:28:00.000-07:002007-11-28T21:28:00.000-07:00I don't think I could say it any better than what'...I don't think I could say it any better than what's already been said...and I agree with them all. Bless you for sharing and being so open.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03905623357860382421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-31892335919255474692007-11-28T19:15:00.000-07:002007-11-28T19:15:00.000-07:00I agree with all of the thoughts above. You are s...I agree with all of the thoughts above. You are so "daring" to share so honestly a situation you'd like to relive differently. Yet, in it God took care of everyone and lovingly and gently reminded you of this lesson. It is hard to know what one would do in all things, but listening to His voice in our life is a number one priority.Mary@notbefore7https://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-88224198662701490282007-11-27T21:37:00.000-07:002007-11-27T21:37:00.000-07:00Hey Hon, a good friend said to me not too long ago...Hey Hon, a good friend said to me not too long ago when I was beating myself up about a not so shining moment that Satan loves to have us relive our guilt. Quit beating yourself up.<BR/><BR/><B> Elevators never work in a fire as you are NEVER supposed to use one in a fire because they become person sized kilns. </B><BR/><BR/>A person who requires a wheelchair needs to always request a "handicap room" which is by law always located on the first floor for this very reason.<BR/><BR/>For future (hopefully never) reference if any readers find themselves in a similar situation. Ditch the chair, <B>only</B> worry about saving the person. A wheelchair in a fire or other emergency situation has the same level of importance as your wedding album (ie none). It is easier for 2 people to carry a third downstairs without injury than to carry a wheelchair down a flight of stairs.<BR/><BR/>Every one of us has been given a specific set of gifts. Some can handle emergencies with a level head, others can not. And do not negate the effect of that "foul smelling smoke" which can befuddle the brain.<BR/><BR/>It all boils down to the fact that you did the best you could at the time. Ask God for forgiveness, forgive yourself, and move forward with a lesson learned.<BR/><BR/>Then come by my place and watch the baby giggle for 3 minutes and see if you can keep from smiling. :-)MightyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563721884001643857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-86778558266760633132007-11-27T18:18:00.000-07:002007-11-27T18:18:00.000-07:00Diana- I agree with what has already been said, yo...Diana- I agree with what has already been said, you are brave in sharing. We would all like to think we might reaction one way or th other in a situation as this...but really none of us know.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing, to me, this says a lot about you. We need women(and men) who are willing to be real, to open and honest. <BR/>Not that we would condemn but so that others can learn. Or we can encourage, support, pray etc...<BR/><BR/>Thank you my friend.sharon brobsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886459608541959680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-36745050124065107052007-11-27T17:29:00.000-07:002007-11-27T17:29:00.000-07:00I admire your honesty and the fact that you have s...I admire your honesty and the fact that you have shared this story with us. By doing so you have allowed others to consider what they might do in a similar situation. Someone else may benefit from that. <BR/><BR/>I agree with Susan--It is ertainly not my place to judge you.<BR/><BR/>My husband has used a wheelchair for a large portion of his life. I know that were I in a similar situation with him I would not want someone to put themselves in more danger. However, I would appreciate knowing that a person who saw us would send help or let someone know about the situation.<BR/><BR/>No one knows what they will do until presented with a situation. You learned from the situation--Could it be that is exactly what you were supposed to do? I suggest you praise the Lord for a learning experience and forgive yourself for your quite human reaction.Myrnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10095830824526766029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-78319016315008907302007-11-27T15:44:00.000-07:002007-11-27T15:44:00.000-07:00Your situation was understandable. The important t...Your situation was understandable. The important thing is that you reflected on it and want to do differently if another occasion arises where you can be of help.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing, being vulnerable and honest.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098359148923423373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-76944209700141188382007-11-27T15:26:00.000-07:002007-11-27T15:26:00.000-07:00You did what you could do with what you had... you...You did what you could do with what you had... you found help for those ladies. That is the ultimate importance. <BR/><BR/>If you had ever had experience helping to carry wheelchairs up and down stairs, you would have reacted by doing what you were familiar with and you might not be feeling guilty right now. <BR/><BR/>There is a technique for carrying wheelchairs... a moment of stress is not conducive to thinking through the steps needed - especially without any prior knowledge. <BR/><BR/>Hopefully this will be a good learning lesson for the hotel also, if elevators do not work, then placing someone in need of a wheelchair on the 4th floor is not a wise idea. <BR/><BR/>We can praise God that the fire took no lives, that lessons were learned and that future encounters may bear different decisions.<BR/><BR/>Now, you need to forgive yourself your human-ness. You really have done no wrong, just less than you would liked to have done. Don't let regrets keep you from living fully. Your honesty may be life saving to another. Thanks for sharing.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601988153257273965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-41265108973804160122007-11-27T13:23:00.000-07:002007-11-27T13:23:00.000-07:00It sounds like it was extremely chaotic at the tim...It sounds like it was extremely chaotic at the time. Thank goodness you told the security guard about those ladies! It's not our place to judge someone else on their actions. And I am a firm believer that you never TRULY know how you would react in a situation until you are in that situation yourself. I'm sure you did exactly what needed to be done at that time. Thanks for sharing your story!!<BR/><BR/>I love the new look of you blog!!Jameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03266888150794963627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-63033761583329860282007-11-27T09:30:00.000-07:002007-11-27T09:30:00.000-07:00I think we would all love to say "Yes, I would be ...I think we would all love to say "Yes, I would be the hero...", but really, how many of us would? You are a wonderful person. And I, like penless, admire your honesty. Life is a learning process. Hugs!!!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908930035466483151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-91240987523539137722007-11-27T08:40:00.000-07:002007-11-27T08:40:00.000-07:00I agree with penless thoughts... firstly you're so...I agree with penless thoughts... firstly you're so brave being so honest and open about it here.... it's so true that none of us really know how we would respond in such a situation until faced with it.... and you're right...we live and we learn. God bless you!Family Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215232866292121240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-44865683271607717892007-11-27T07:46:00.000-07:002007-11-27T07:46:00.000-07:00Thanks for sharing your story.I'm sure I would've ...Thanks for sharing your story.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure I would've done the same thing in your shoes...I'd be panicked to get out as quick as I could. <BR/><BR/>I answered your questions on my blog so you will have to come back over.<BR/>I also posted some of our Thanksgiving funnies.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202492142268389742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-51731099529536607262007-11-27T05:44:00.000-07:002007-11-27T05:44:00.000-07:00I admire you for sharing this story and your hones...I admire you for sharing this story and your honesty. Truly I don't think any of us know how we will, or would, act in a given situation. The flesh is sinful and we are told not to judge.<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.com