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Post by stevefrey on May 18, 2009 7:10:01 GMT -5
I recently ran across this guy named SANJAY S AGRAWAL and I just loved his comments regarding our capabilities and how insignificant a diploma actually is.
The Scarecrow had all the brains that the rest of us always possess all the time; the only thing that he didn't have was the piece of paper with the word "DIPLOMA" written over it. So when the Wizard of Oz confers upon him the piece of paper, the Scarecrow becomes Dr. Scarecrow, Th.D., short for "Doctorate in Thinkology". The timid Lion had all the courage that ordinary folks have; the only thing that he didn't have was a piece of ornately carved alloy that goes by the name of "medal". So when the Wizard of Oz awards the Lion the Triple Cross - for bravery and valor displayed by him against the wicked witches -, the Lion restores his roar. The Tin Man suffered from the sorrow of not possessing a heart in his bosom. So when the Wizard of Oz presents him with a heart-shaped clock as "a token of society's esteem and affection", the Tin Man discovers that his hollow bosom was not hollow after all. The punch-line that the Tin Man returns with is that "... a heart is not judged by how much you love, but how much you are loved by others." You see, all these creatures carried great virtues in them already. But they never knew. It was only when somebody validated it for them using the totems of a degree and a medal and a testimonial that they came to realize how fortunate and blessed they were. The Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Lion, they were all fortunate, for they got somebody - a fake Wizard - to reveal to them the potential they possessed on their own.
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Post by bannanny on May 18, 2009 21:19:32 GMT -5
What a beautiful story Steve... it reminds me of Robbie. I wonder if she ever knew how much she could touch anothers life... if she ever really even knew the wonderful power her love held.
Thank you so much for sharing that.
hugs ~~ bannanny
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Post by freaky on May 19, 2009 1:15:20 GMT -5
That was beautifully written. Ah ha. Not only brains, but talented, & passionate, as well.
Christine never believed her mother had morgellons. I suppose that's irrelevant to my thought, Would it be of any benefit, to let anyone know the death was due to morgellon's complications, as Roberta never told her drs., fearing they might take her away, or it just wsn't in her best interests. It just seems to me like even though no one wold believe it, somewhere it should be recorded Roberta had morgellons. I'm probably a day, or two late in bringing this up. Maybe the morgellon's foundation might need to know? or some agency in New Zealand? Some of her first symptoms were the rotting, or deteriation of her upper inestines., along with the discovery that she had something like agro-bacterium. That may be the wrong bacteria, but I could look it up .This was followed by her hideous ear aches, and drainage, which caused unberable pain. She acquired pneumonia, and isn't that characteristic of the mycoplasma m pneumonia which is associated with morgellons, isn't it? Just wondering. I haven't a clue. Would be nice to have deaths due to morgellons properly identified .
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Post by massena on May 19, 2009 9:21:47 GMT -5
Steve, I think that is so special what you wrote about ROBERTA, she did the same thing with me. She always found the good in everyone. She spoke very highly of you and said you were a sweet person..............and she was right, you are!! Thank you for sharing that with us. Freaky I do agree with you and I think few people know how bad she was feeling, cause she never complained. I hate the thought of her being without good food and help .but I know she is in a much better place now. Tears come to my eyes every time I think about her and I so hope that Kyra finds a loving home until she too can be with Robbie. Everyone here is very special and Robbie taught me that. To find the good in everyone . hugs, massena
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Post by violet on May 19, 2009 9:54:04 GMT -5
I recently ran across this guy named SANJAY S AGRAWAL and I just loved his comments regarding our capabilities and how insignificant a diploma actually is. The Scarecrow had all the brains that the rest of us always possess all the time; the only thing that he didn't have was the piece of paper with the word "DIPLOMA" written over it. So when the Wizard of Oz confers upon him the piece of paper, the Scarecrow becomes Dr. Scarecrow, Th.D., short for "Doctorate in Thinkology". The timid Lion had all the courage that ordinary folks have; the only thing that he didn't have was a piece of ornately carved alloy that goes by the name of "medal". So when the Wizard of Oz awards the Lion the Triple Cross - for bravery and valor displayed by him against the wicked witches -, the Lion restores his roar. The Tin Man suffered from the sorrow of not possessing a heart in his bosom. So when the Wizard of Oz presents him with a heart-shaped clock as "a token of society's esteem and affection", the Tin Man discovers that his hollow bosom was not hollow after all. The punch-line that the Tin Man returns with is that "... a heart is not judged by how much you love, but how much you are loved by others." You see, all these creatures carried great virtues in them already. But they never knew. It was only when somebody validated it for them using the totems of a degree and a medal and a testimonial that they came to realize how fortunate and blessed they were. The Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Lion, they were all fortunate, for they got somebody - a fake Wizard - to reveal to them the potential they possessed on their own.Really good, Steve. Thanks for sharing it with us. It's the sort of thing that can give each one of us a boost.
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Post by bannanny on May 19, 2009 19:13:47 GMT -5
Freaky, I'm pretty sure the bacteria the doctors identified in Robbie was Pseudomonas Aeruginosa. Does anyone know what was said to have caused her passing? I've searched New Zealand obits and death records and found nothing. I was just wondering if the pneumonia she had ended up being the cause listed.
hugs ~~ bannanny
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Post by zabrubon on May 19, 2009 23:29:08 GMT -5
Steve, wonderful piece, thanks and God bless.
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Post by stevefrey on May 21, 2009 4:17:02 GMT -5
Thanks you guys, Ive got terrible computer probs right now and its driving me nuts, be back soon i hope
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Post by violet on May 21, 2009 15:44:37 GMT -5
Steve, Thank you, it is very touching just like Roberta Louise. Robbie touched me with her very first post directed to me. When she signed off with "Love and best wishes", I could feel her arms around me and knew she really meant "LOVE and Best Wishes". Some people say but don't mean it, Roberta Louise meant everything she said. I suffer depression and frequently can't get out of bed. She wrote the most beautiful PM to me that I shall never forget and still hear her words of wisdom go thru my mind. Her advice was superb, heartfelt, and not at all superficial. I just loved Roberta's presence on this board and missed her when she didn't post. Thank you Roberta Louise for all the lives you have touched, K-Marie, I'm so sorry you, too, suffer from severe depression. Just so sorry. It's something I've dealt with most of my life (clinical depression), and I've found great help through antidepressants to bring my biochemistry back into balance so that I can handle life so much better. Cymbalta is one I've most recently tried, and it seems to work very well, and I haven't been having side effects from it. I know we all react to medicines differently, but if you haven't tried it, you might consider it. I know medicine doesn't take care of getting rid of the depression, but it does enable us to handle things so much better. I hate to think of you--sweet, helpful, supportive you--struggling with this.
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