tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post4457430024455540940..comments2024-03-28T06:40:53.131-05:00Comments on Holy Everything: Written with loveEmily Anne Carsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07025502976036509685noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-9279448954003640162016-11-14T13:51:21.815-06:002016-11-14T13:51:21.815-06:00Dear Stephanie; thanks so much for the comment. Su...Dear Stephanie; thanks so much for the comment. Such a good point about voting. It really broke down to about 1/4 Trump, 1/4 Clinton, and 2/4 didn't vote. Thank you for that reminder today. I'm looking for signs of hope and I appreciate you reminding me of this one. Peace and hope to your heart. Emily Anne Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025502976036509685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-84467549820554917002016-11-14T13:49:25.126-06:002016-11-14T13:49:25.126-06:00Love you, friend. Thank you for this comment, and ...Love you, friend. Thank you for this comment, and your thoughtful, compassionate words. We will get through this - together. We will support one another. We will value one another. And we will listen. Thank you for always being an advocate for peace and respect and kindness. I am grateful for you and your friendship, and although we don't get to see each other in person very much, I think of you often. Thinking of you and your compassionate heart. Emily Anne Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025502976036509685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-8001129521491787232016-11-14T13:40:47.023-06:002016-11-14T13:40:47.023-06:00Emily, thank you for such a wonderfully written pi...Emily, thank you for such a wonderfully written piece. It echoes many of my thoughts.<br /><br />I think something to remember is, while we can accept our president-elect and hope he puts the country in a good place, the reality is that half the country didn't vote, and and only half-of-the-half voted for Trump/Pence. And, that Clinton/Kaine overwhelmingly won our generation. I feel like those datapoints help.Stephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-90847937171029995172016-11-13T21:07:45.128-06:002016-11-13T21:07:45.128-06:00Emily,
I love you. I love the way in which you de...Emily,<br /><br />I love you. I love the way in which you demonstrate time and time and time again what it means to BE love. This couldn't have been written more beautifully, more poignantly, or more respectfully. I really needed this. Thank you. <br /><br />I am scared. I am heartbroken. I have cried endless tears since Tuesday. But I was reminded today at church and then through your post that we will get through this. Together. We will speak up and demand respect and accountability. Together. It won't be easy at times, but if we can all adopt an attitude of resilient love like you do, I think we'll do just fine. <br /><br />Love you, Em. <br />lrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07982812370838193888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-67242635921244852002016-11-13T20:26:17.999-06:002016-11-13T20:26:17.999-06:00Hi Bill,
Thank you for being brave and sharing fr...Hi Bill,<br /><br />Thank you for being brave and sharing from your own experience. Your feelings are important and valid. I am so grateful to know that you and Nancy are people reaching out with a message of grace and love to all people. These are complicated times. I am praying for guidance and I know you are, too. Thank you for reading my letter, Bill, and for always being so encouraging.Emily Anne Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025502976036509685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-39555651739274754792016-11-13T15:53:56.549-06:002016-11-13T15:53:56.549-06:00I forgot to add that Trump also taught our childre...I forgot to add that Trump also taught our children hoe to name call people. He didn't tell the people, that while building a wall, to keep people out, he will also be keeping us in. WOW!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02963155681413517649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-47236988803748390502016-11-13T15:50:21.813-06:002016-11-13T15:50:21.813-06:00Hey Emily, even though you probably won't repl...Hey Emily, even though you probably won't reply to this, I just wanted to let you know that Nancy and I feel exactly the same way as you do. You're letter is so sincere and it shows how much love you have for people.This letter is so honest and from the heart. Here's my take, Emily. Here are some things that I got out of watching Trump. He said that he could unite this nation, But that won't happen. What he taught our young children was how to bully other kids and people.He taught them how to hate. He taught them how to be a racist. He also taught our children to defy blacks, Muslims, Mexicans, or any other races. A who attacked a gold star family and their son who was killed in the war. Here is a person who cheated many workers out of the money they earned. A man that had no guts about enlisting in the military. I could go on and on, but there is something else I want to add. What happened to the Christians in this election? I don't feel you can be a Christian and elect a man that has no respect for women and minorities. He still down grades women by saying they shouldn't serve in the military. To all you people who voted for Trump, welcome to THE UNITED STATES OF RUSSIA. You are going to have to live with it. As regard to the media, who got most of the free television time and press time? Finally, I'm glad you have a president, because I don't have one. Thanks Emily for letting me get this off my chest. Love you as always and I'll always have your back.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02963155681413517649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-19946898435131518412016-11-12T11:27:40.972-06:002016-11-12T11:27:40.972-06:00Dear BJ,
Thank you for being so compassionate. For...Dear BJ,<br />Thank you for being so compassionate. For encouraging me. For hearing me fully. I am grateful for the kind heartedness. I hope that you, too, have places where you feel safe and valued. Thank you for being kind to me. Emily Anne Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025502976036509685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-31061993046279730412016-11-12T11:24:37.841-06:002016-11-12T11:24:37.841-06:00Dear Anonymous from 4:14pm on 11.11,
It sounds l...Dear Anonymous from 4:14pm on 11.11, <br /><br />It sounds like you have some very strong convictions. Convictions different from my own. Thank you for your willingness to read my letter and my feeling's even though we have different opinions. That means a lot to me. Emily Anne Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025502976036509685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-61609630295796838712016-11-12T11:21:57.620-06:002016-11-12T11:21:57.620-06:00Hello! Thanks so very much for your comment. I sta...Hello! Thanks so very much for your comment. I stand with you and hear you and understand. I think you have every right to feel those feelings...the anger and sadness and confusion. I hope that you know I am always here for you as a safe person. Reach out anytime. You matter and your voice matters. Emily Anne Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025502976036509685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-76036329639814175852016-11-12T09:18:49.728-06:002016-11-12T09:18:49.728-06:00Thank you for writing this. I have a feeling I wi...Thank you for writing this. I have a feeling I will bookmark it and read it several times.<br /><br />I am still so, so sad and scared about what happened on Tuesday. And I admit that I am still angry at those that voted for Trump. I know that they (at least most of them) voted for very sincere reasons and that I have more in common with them than I don't. But I have a hard time understanding why they would vote for him. How they could listen to him, read his positions, learn about his character and still think that he should lead this country. How they could demonize Hillary Clinton (who obviously has her fair share of faults) and then forgive him for everything----don't get me started on evangelicals who came out and supported him. I'm angry that there are people who voted for him hoping that he wouldn't do what he said he was going to do. Or that think he will stand up to the other Republicans. Everything he has done in his life, makes it pretty obvious to me that he won't. won't. I'm sad and scared the more I read about his cabinet and the fact that he was apparently shocked he won (I have a feeling he wanted to win, but doesn't want to govern). This would be a good thing (I read yesterday he doesn't really want to live at the White House and will spend considerable amount of time in New York), but then we are back to the people that will be president by proxy for him.<br /><br />So I am still angry. I don't post anything on my public social media accounts so I'm left expressing my feelings where no one knows me. Maybe that's not the best way to deal with things, but that's where I'm at....posting comments on blogs of people I don't know :) <br /><br />The closest I have come to grace so far (and I'm working on it) is this: I found great personal peace that Barack Obama has been our president for 8 years. I found it comforting that a smart, thoughtful, and caring person was in charge. Even if I didn't agree with a decision he made, I never doubted that it was sincere and that he was making the best possible decision in his mind. It was a blessing for me. So it stands to reason that there are people that have that same peace now. I am happy for them. But I'm still sad for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-33729662076476008812016-11-11T16:26:15.626-06:002016-11-11T16:26:15.626-06:00I too found Bill's "cheer up" remark...I too found Bill's "cheer up" remark facIle and in complete disregard of the pain you described and concern for others you expressed. After a page of pseudo-Christian cant, he obliterated any sincerity by stating that you can be ok by *cheering up". I admire your grace and willingness to respect other' viewpoints. I also hope we will all survive together a so-called leader who has said he likes war, would not protect the Earth, would denigrate, sideline and deny races, religions and genders not his own, so clearly devalues women, and loves self above all...all counter to the teachings of Christ. May you and we all fin strength, smarts & mercy in the days ahead. Thanks!B.J. November 11, 2016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-9610899435962007912016-11-11T16:14:40.519-06:002016-11-11T16:14:40.519-06:00Thank you, Mr. Berg,for your perspective. I truly ...Thank you, Mr. Berg,for your perspective. I truly appreciate it. I hold many of the same thoughts you do gained from age, experience, and a Christian viewpoint. Feelings and emotions are just as you described and I have learned that I have to decide if my feelings are based on truth or lies, realities or fallacies in order to be absolutely be sure they are valid. The mainstream media is no longer telling us the truth but is fabricated based on the whim of big money. We no longer have reporting or true journalism but we do have a lot of opinion and commentary. We do not yet know what atrocities we were saved from with a truly corrupt government as shown in Wikileaks of Hillary Clinton's and Podesta's emails and we may never know the whole truth of what was going on underneath. We do know the reality of 60 million aborted babies. We do know the reality of murdered policeman. We do know the reality of race wars beginning again. We do know the reality of terrorism in our own United States. We do know the reality of refugees and immigrants turning on us. We do know the reality of our sons and daughters stllcoming home in body bags or with terrible physical or emotional injuries. We do know the reality of huge National debt. We do know the reality of Obamacare and how it limits Healthcare especially to the elderly when services are denied after a certain age. We do know that we do not get to keep our doctors and we have seen the huge rise in cost of insurance and deductibles. These are just a few of the Myriad of realities that I see as having a huge negative impact on our nation and its people. I experienced the same reality of fear as Emily did and in much the same way when Mr. Obama became President but my fears have been confirmed can I have to say that I am still in mourning for what could have been and because the realities I have faced. After going to bed Tuesday night with renewed hope in my heart for a new start,I awakened to a raging, rioting,and rampaging populous in ten cities, Facebook, and a nation divided even further. My nation has been fundamentally changed all right and not in the way I had hoped. I am hoping and praying that with a new President who is not part of the establishment Elite,one who may be carnal but not actually evil, one who has accomplishments to his credit and not just offices, an actual 100 day plan, with Christian backup and a promise to clean up the swamp that we might come Together As Americans in unity and support for one another and respect for the office. Again I say, we do not know yet what we were rescued from but we can have an effect on the future if we just hold together and work toward unity and love. Fear is evil and it paralyzes.Fear is overcome by love in action. There is some truth to the statement that we have nothing to fear but fear itself if we hold on to that emotion. I am hoping that we will see reconciliation, restoration, and building if we just hold on to the love Emily is trying to express in her writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-26948771827581515532016-11-11T15:52:24.004-06:002016-11-11T15:52:24.004-06:00Thank you for being so open, honest, and compassio...Thank you for being so open, honest, and compassionate. This means a lot to me. And you taking the time to read all my words and then respond - that was a gracious act on your part. Thank you. It was brave of you to share your own take on the presidential election and some of the factors that led you to your decision. Thank you for hearing my words and respecting me. Emily Anne Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025502976036509685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-55941577043196877602016-11-11T15:45:21.604-06:002016-11-11T15:45:21.604-06:00As someone who did somewhat reluctantly vote for h...As someone who did somewhat reluctantly vote for him let me reassure you that there is plenty of room for you in my heart, mind and prayers, (and many, many of my friends and closest family members who openly oppose my selection). I believe that millions more of his voters would 2nd that statement. <br /><br />Is Mr. Trump's personality abrasive at times? Yes. Could the Republicans have picked a better nominee who I would have felt better about voting for? Yes. Believe it or not, I voted for Obama twice. There are a number of factors as to why I changed my political views over the past few years. Let me reassure you that hate, racism, and prejudice towards groups of people had nothing to do with it. While I'd never stand by and let someone talk to 2 my daughters (who you baptized) the way Mr. Trump has spoken to women in the past, I believe that this country is facing more critical decisions which could have more of an impact on their lives in the future. I know that there isn't much proof to support this, but I believe that Donald Trump will be more moderate than many fear and will do a better job as president than you might think. <br /><br />Next time I see you around town or run into you at the grocery store I'd be willing to try to give you my side of the story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-45581707846814896892016-11-11T14:40:22.372-06:002016-11-11T14:40:22.372-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.His Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02481239007165320121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-90972135258663394942016-11-11T14:35:52.622-06:002016-11-11T14:35:52.622-06:00I have two daughters, two sisters and a mother...m...I have two daughters, two sisters and a mother...my heart cries out for your healing. His Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02481239007165320121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-21480488111551481302016-11-11T14:07:54.926-06:002016-11-11T14:07:54.926-06:00Hello, His Light! Thank you for taking the time to...Hello, His Light! Thank you for taking the time to share your comment. I love your wise, compassionate opening line. Thank you for that wisdom! Beautiful. May you continue to be a beacon of compassionate understanding. It is so very important! Emily Anne Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025502976036509685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-48754033470864752122016-11-11T14:02:20.125-06:002016-11-11T14:02:20.125-06:00We need to slow down and take a look deep within a...We need to slow down and take a look deep within and should not attack and criticize others. Everyone is different and that is what make our life here on earth interesting and downright AWESOME! The harmony that comes from sharing ideas and views help to develop each one of us as we grow, as brothers and sisters in Christ! When we become closed minded and treat people in a manor of that is hurtful and disrespectful we fall into satan's trap. We should live our life in a manor that touches the lives those who we meet and those that surround us in an uplifting way. True success in life is measured by the eulogy that is written on our behalf when we are delivered to Christ. Its not too late brothers and sisters. We are the author of our eulogy with how we touch the lives of those that we meet and those surround us daily. My prayers to all, that our eulogy will honor Christ!His Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02481239007165320121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-31876215866643801702016-11-11T13:35:21.885-06:002016-11-11T13:35:21.885-06:00I look forward to coffee or dinner or whatever it ...I look forward to coffee or dinner or whatever it may be. You & Justin be sure to let Joe & I know when you're nearby again. Thank you for your words and your kind heart. Together, we keep going.Whitney Freenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-74791153945226876842016-11-11T13:19:16.703-06:002016-11-11T13:19:16.703-06:00Dear Whitney,
Thank you so much for reaching out ...Dear Whitney, <br />Thank you so much for reaching out and sharing your thoughts and feelings. You are more than welcome to share any or all of the post! Thank you for asking. Reading your thoughtful response was a gift to me; thank you for it. <br /><br />Thank you for courageously sharing about your own experiences of assault and abuse. You are a courageous, strong, deserving, powerful person, Whitney. It is so very hard to know what to do with this rage we are experiencing. I hope that you are able to continue to nurture those safe relationships in your life that give you space to truly feel what you feel. That rage is powerful. And it is not wrong or bad. It is a healthy response to oppression. <br /><br />It is such a deep wound right now. With so many, many layers. Thank you for being such an advocate for others - and for caring so deeply about how other people are experiencing this new reality. <br /><br />I hope we will someday get a chance to drink a cup of coffee together. <br /><br />In the meantime, know that I am standing with you, and Hillary's words are my mantra: "You are valuable and powerful and deserving."<br />Emily Anne Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025502976036509685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-5463310887513400882016-11-11T13:12:58.321-06:002016-11-11T13:12:58.321-06:00Dear Anonymous,
It takes courage to leave a comme...Dear Anonymous, <br />It takes courage to leave a comment. To share. To express your fears, frustrations and even rage. Thank you for reading my letter even though it brought up some frustrated feelings for you. I am sorry if I triggered those feelings. <br /><br />I in no way believe your vote was useless. I think your vote and your right to vote as you did is central to our democracy. You matter and your opinions matter. I wish I knew your name so I could say this clearly: Dear (insert name), I believe you matter and that your opinions matter. <br /><br />I believe you made a well-informed decision and you had every right to vote exactly as you did. People who voted for Trump had every right to do so. People who wrote in a candidate had every right to do so. People who didn't vote had every right to abstain from voting. I wrote the letter to all groups just as a way of explaining where I'm at emotionally. And in the letter, I attempted to express that we all have a right to our feelings. Yourself included. I'm sorry I was able to express that in a clearly way. <br /><br />I can sense that you are very, very frustrated with our country's two-party system. Thank you for trusting me with those feelings. And for taking the time to write them here. I hope you'll come back to read this comment. You must feel very, very angry.<br /><br />You matter and your opinion matters. You are clearly a well-informed individual who would like to see a change in the system. I hope that you are able to direct your energies in ways that bring you peace and healing - and help our country. Thank you again for your honesty. Emily Anne Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025502976036509685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-10579621833934389432016-11-11T13:06:57.718-06:002016-11-11T13:06:57.718-06:00Dear Anonymous, it takes courage to leave a commen...Dear Anonymous, it takes courage to leave a comment. Thank you for doing so. For trusting me with your words. May you feel peace and healing - and may you know that you matter, you are powerful and strong. You are loved. Emily Anne Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025502976036509685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-90183370781583127452016-11-11T13:06:13.176-06:002016-11-11T13:06:13.176-06:00Hello Jim,
Thank you for taking the time to respo...Hello Jim, <br />Thank you for taking the time to respond. And thank you for taking the time to read my letter and my feelings - even if you find them difficult to understand or frustrating. I can imagine that you have felt pain and frustration many times in your life, too. And I am sorry for the pain, frustration, and wounds of your own life. It sounds like you have developed some strong opinions during your life. You have a right to those opinions. Thank you for making space in your heart to hear my feelings. It's okay that we don't agree. We still get to share this country. And that is good. Thank you for your expression of prayers and hugs. Emily Anne Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025502976036509685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655954109349300481.post-16341175023235290832016-11-11T13:03:18.269-06:002016-11-11T13:03:18.269-06:00Hello Cheryl, thank you for taking the time to lea...Hello Cheryl, thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Peace, grace, and abundant love and empowerment to you. You matter and your voice matters. Emily Anne Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025502976036509685noreply@blogger.com