Me either. On Holy Post, Phil Vischer was like, "Are we just to the point where we're going to treat gun deaths like they're inevitable? Like a natural disaster?" And they, and I, can't accept that as acceptable.
Oh, Sarah. I completely relate to this( minus the kids part) . I run into frustration so often when I express my travel dreams and people who have not been to the places I have ( like Argentina) express what I think are ignorant beliefs, like why would you go there? Particularly pertaining to the South American continent .
And while I understand their fears, particularly because most South American countries are young democracies, those fears are rooted in the past, and festering they keep us as a world separated from one another.
A bit of common sense and education go a long way in the face of fear, but people seem to be lacking both nowadays.
Watching fear drive us apart simply breaks my heart.
Kudos to Big Bend and being more mindful of how we are overly fearful when we don't need to be. Your post resonated with me at a time when I really needed it. Thank you.
Yeah, we certainly do. But there's a whole other level to it in the states. Most friends I know all feel the same way - travelling to the US just feels different than Canada. There's a level of stress we feel in most US cities that we do not feel up here. It's a shame too, because there's so many great things about the US!
One of your best yet. I enjoy everything you write, when I take the time to read , but this is one of the best!
Ah, thanks Aunt Nola!
People don’t stop to think of what they are saying when they ask these things. They never question and just accept and that, I cannot understand.
Me either. On Holy Post, Phil Vischer was like, "Are we just to the point where we're going to treat gun deaths like they're inevitable? Like a natural disaster?" And they, and I, can't accept that as acceptable.
Oh, Sarah. I completely relate to this( minus the kids part) . I run into frustration so often when I express my travel dreams and people who have not been to the places I have ( like Argentina) express what I think are ignorant beliefs, like why would you go there? Particularly pertaining to the South American continent .
And while I understand their fears, particularly because most South American countries are young democracies, those fears are rooted in the past, and festering they keep us as a world separated from one another.
A bit of common sense and education go a long way in the face of fear, but people seem to be lacking both nowadays.
Watching fear drive us apart simply breaks my heart.
So true. Fear is destroying us.
Kudos to Big Bend and being more mindful of how we are overly fearful when we don't need to be. Your post resonated with me at a time when I really needed it. Thank you.
It's such a beautiful park and I couldn't imagine robbing our kids of the opportunity to visit another country.
So many people need to hear this message.
Beautifully written.
Thank you ❤️
Great post Sarah, I found myself nodding to so much of what you wrote. Keep up the great work in your corner of the world and write on!
Let's keep spreading the message of hope.
Thank you, Julie!
you're welcome. :)
Fear as an acronym could have two meanings. It could mean "F everything and run," but we learn it to mean "Face everything and rise."
As a Canadian I often have a hard time understanding American life, but the honesty and heart in this piece was so powerful. Thank you for this
My grandparents lived in Canada for 25 years and moved back to the States before my grandfather retired. I know y'all have your own issues, but yeah 😔
Yeah, we certainly do. But there's a whole other level to it in the states. Most friends I know all feel the same way - travelling to the US just feels different than Canada. There's a level of stress we feel in most US cities that we do not feel up here. It's a shame too, because there's so many great things about the US!
Well said!!
Thank you!
🙌 So much said, and so beautifully explored. A ‘wow’ post!
Ah, thank you Rebecca. I know you all face your own challenges across the pond.