Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Heidi, hello, Just dropped in to check messages and found the news about Seth. I am so sorry this has happened, and I admire you so much for taking the " peacekeeping " road. I grew up in an era much like yours, I think, Tom. I was muscular, but walked with a slight limp (this was in the days before orthotics could help). 2 guys followed me home from school everyday for the first few weeks of 10th grade, shouting things like " peg leg we will crush you " etc. I was 15, and male, wanted to take them both on, but I was raised not to provoke fights, but to stand my ground. One day at lunch, I left my table full of friends (guys and girls) and went to talk to these 2 guys. I sat right down at their table. Looked them both right in the eye and simply said " do no harm " . I left them at their table looking sort of stunned. They stopped following me home. Years later at a class reunion, there was a man in a wheelchair (amputee) He knew me by name, but I did not recognize him. It was one of the guys who used to follow me home. He was in Viet Nam and stepped on a land mine. At the reunion he asked how I was, then apologized for the taunts he and his buddy haunted me with in 10th grade. We talked a long time and a real reconcilation took place. His buddy never made it home from Viet Nam. Heidi and Seth, take care of yourselves, and that was a good letter Heidi! Go get 'em! The way to peace is to work for justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Hello , I thank you kindly for your letter so much. It means a lot from the CMT people telling their side of the story. We all have the stories that have hurt us and it is important to be listened to and understood. I feel bad for that man, yet some times our lessons in life are very hard. I believe this man had to go down the hard road to learn. It can make us stop and think before reacting or being impulsive to situations. If only people could stop being so judgmental we all have the right to live life to the fullest and others should appreciate our differences. Thank you, Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Yes, thanks. Have a great day. Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Wow, what a powerful story. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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