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cares cares a whole awful lot, nothing will get better, no it's not! http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)Blogger308125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-6850292268457397861Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:32:00 +00002015-11-10T19:34:14.829-05:00childrens fearsdeath of a childgrieflifelosingsadness M'Lynn: [crying] I'm fine, I'm fine, I'm fine. [screaming] M'Lynn: I'm fine! I can jog all the way to Texas and back, but my daughter can't! She never could! Oh God! I am so mad I don't know what to do! I wanna know why! I wanna know *why* Shelby's life is over! I wanna know how that baby will *ever* know how wonderful his mother was! Will he *ever* know what she went through for him! Oh *http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2015/11/going-on-dealing-with-death-of-child.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-2526134581779497238Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:01:00 +00002015-11-01T16:01:49.249-05:00candychildabusehalloweenkidspoor Dear Prudence,I live in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the country, but on one of the more “modest” streets—mostly doctors and lawyers and family business owners. (A few blocks away are billionaires, families with famous last names, media moguls, etc.) I have noticed that on Halloween, what seems like 75 percent of the trick-or-treaters are clearly not from this neighborhood. Kids http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2015/11/do-i-have-to-give-candy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-2672015335154139445Thu, 22 Oct 2015 17:34:00 +00002015-10-22T23:32:42.832-04:00Heroeskindnessnobodypeoplerandom acts of kindnessstrangers A midst the uncertainties of war Every soldier is entitled to one Certainly that he will not be…forgotten Or abandoned, Poor is the nation that has no heroes Shameful is the one that having them… Forgets, Everyone should have heroes. But how do we choose them? Is it a rock star, or a politician? Perhaps a ball player or Nascar driver? Everyone has someone or should. Heroes keep us http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-shout-out-to-nobodies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-37203275722582846Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:29:00 +00002015-10-22T23:30:42.680-04:00Belieffearprayer It has been a long time since my last Blog post. I believe it was right after the AME shooting. My heart was not in a lot of things after that night. However, as I am told and I say often: life goes on, memories last. So here I am.  Being Aware of the Danger... We went to a “Fright Night” offering held at  Magnolia Plantation. It was set for kids, the usual skeletons, movie serial killershttp://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2015/10/why-didnt-we-believe-more-when-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-5475185396276918865Fri, 19 Jun 2015 23:15:00 +00002015-06-19T19:16:20.260-04:00CharlestonchurchmourningpastorShooting I believe in the sun, even when it is not shining I believe in love, even when I do not feel it I believe in God, even when he is silent. written by a holocaust  prisoner on the wall of Auschwitz It is 97 degrees in Charleston. We woke up to a different city today. The city we went to sleep in was not the same we woke up too. Somewhere in between evil walked into the most sacredhttp://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2015/06/i-believe-in-sun-even-when-it-is-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0Charleston, SC, USA32.7764749 -79.93105120000001332.3494714 -80.576498200000017 33.203478399999995 -79.285604200000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-5056782116542231877Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:23:00 +00002015-03-18T16:23:02.349-04:00 While driving through town, Tasha noticed a homeless person on the side of the road.  “I bet she is thirsty, can we give her a drink?” At the time, we had plenty of drinks and water: however we were across three lanes of packed traffic. I had to say no, not this time But hopefully next time. Tasha remarked, “every time I see a homeless person, I always think how thirsty they must be.” Ok http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2015/03/living-in-house-of-giggles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-4577520901386305116Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:29:00 +00002015-02-16T16:28:24.082-05:00 A few days ago, I jumped up off the sofa with the intention of helping Tasha with her grilled cheese sandwich seconds later I found myself looking up from the carpet, The computer cord which has been there for months, jumped up wrapped itself around my ankle and tripped me. Anyway, thats my story and I am sticking to it. Quite honestly it was very comical sort of event, Tasha shouting, "Nanny http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2015/02/like-canary-in-mine-shafts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-4428834747452858807Wed, 19 Nov 2014 01:22:00 +00002014-11-18T20:48:58.145-05:00 The sky looks as if it is painted a soft gray, it almost does not look real it is so delicate. The The Battery chill in the air is unusual for Charleston, even in the winter the low country usually keeps a mild temperature, although at times cold temperatures and occasional snow flurries assault us, they are not what you see in the north, and Charleston remains the subtropical paradise http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/11/ghost-goblins-and-tings-that-go-bump-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-627972312428112149Mon, 10 Nov 2014 23:23:00 +00002014-11-10T18:26:04.623-05:00 During the American Revolution, many important political discussions took place in the inns and taverns of Philadelphia, including the founding of the Marine Corps. A committee of the Continental Congress met at Tun Tavern to draft a resolution calling for two battalions of Marines able to fight for independence at sea and on shore. The resolution was approved on November 10, 1775, http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/11/happy-birthday-marine-corps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-3257445433416050384Sun, 02 Nov 2014 23:34:00 +00002014-11-02T18:34:01.345-05:00 I woke up this morning feeling a little put out. You know the mornings or times where there is so much on your plate you feel Why bother any more? I know God does nt want us to feel this way, he wants us to look forward, to count on him to make things right. And that is why, we are to trust and know He is God.  When I get this way, I get into my Bible and read encouraging verses. I read His http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/11/never-give-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-6673004822167189187Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +00002014-10-31T06:06:11.500-04:00 Dear Prudence, I live in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the country, but on one of the more “modest” streets—mostly doctors and lawyers and family business owners. (A few blocks away are billionaires, families with famous last names, media moguls, etc.) I have noticed that on Halloween, what seems like 75 percent of the trick-or-treaters are clearly not from this neighborhood. Kids http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/10/do-i-have-to-give-candy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-2991098526609897661Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:50:00 +00002014-08-21T20:50:38.709-04:00 you stand in the line just to hit a new low You're faking a smile with the coffee to goYou tell me your life's been way off lineYou're falling to pieces every timeAnd I don't need no carryin' onCause you had a bad dayYou're taking one downYou sing a sad song just to turn it aroundYou say you don't knowYou tell me don't lieYou work at a smile and you go for a rideYou had a bad dayThe camera http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/08/oh-places-you-will-go-people-you-will.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-1817627830188841773Sun, 17 Aug 2014 02:16:00 +00002014-08-16T22:16:05.436-04:00 Customer: I have an emergency, can you deliver overnight? Me: (somewhat baffled) Emergency? I’m sorry sir what kind of Emergency? Customer: Isn't this the place that sells the testosterone? Me: uh, yes. Customer: I’m 57 and my wife is 43! Can you ship overnight? Sam Walton’s slogan was “the customer is always right,” If you have worked customer service, you know how hard it is, http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/08/and-so-it-goescustomers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-4096826607476778593Wed, 06 Aug 2014 22:57:00 +00002014-08-07T09:24:39.410-04:00 Where’s the light Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light’ Professor Albus Dumbledore – Hogwarts Academy The month of August is the worst month of the year for me. This month started the surgeries, that were supposed to prolong Sharon’s life; but instead ended it. Even  after so many years memories flood my mind and heart. http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/08/wheres-light.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-5941160739155304348Thu, 10 Jul 2014 03:40:00 +00002014-07-10T08:54:24.749-04:00 Mayberry was a cozy little town in North Carolina. The High Sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) knew every one.  He handed out judgments like Solomon, he always got his man like the Mounties. He was quiet, strong, attracted the ladies and solved all crises much like 007. He had a strong sense of family and obligation to his neighbors, so these are some things I learned from Mayberry. <!--http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/07/everything-i-learned-in-life-i-learned.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-1863643372824079797Mon, 30 Jun 2014 23:04:00 +00002014-06-30T19:04:42.767-04:00 Rome circa 333AD During the first century, 333AD, a Roman citizen could walk the world the entire world without fear of being molested harmed, or dishonored in any way. Moses himself, fled the country and lived in the desert. So great was the retribution of Rome no one dared to come near them much less harm them. All one had to say was: Io sono un cittadino romano. I am a Roman Citizen http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/06/when-in-rome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-4818660661051747304Sat, 21 Jun 2014 00:10:00 +00002014-06-20T20:10:21.543-04:00 Kristoff: Really? I’m guessing you don’t have much experience with heat.  Olaf: Nope!  Olaf:  But sometimes I like to close my eyes, and imagine what it’d be like when summer does come  Bees’ll buzz, kids’ll blow dandelion fuzz  And I’ll be doin’ whatever snow does in summerrrrrr  A drink in my hand, my snow up against the burning sand  Prob’ly getting gorgeously tanned in summerrrrr  I’ll http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/06/spring-into-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-3153903067317704464Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:39:00 +00002014-06-13T16:36:26.826-04:00 Sometimes the simplest decision can change your life forever.  You decide to take a different route to work and there is a fatal accident on your usual route. You miss it. Three others don’t and perish. Abe Lincoln’s body guard hangs around the pub for another drink while the President is in the theater A guard in Hitler’s bunker is afraid to wake him up on December sixth, lest he become ahttp://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/06/life-such-as-it-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-6052230716426329561Fri, 06 Jun 2014 17:22:00 +00002014-06-06T13:22:44.349-04:00 I have been planning all week a special informative blog about DDay. But, I woke up this morning and thought; I can't even start to tell a better story then the men themselves. So, we have DDay in the words of the people who were there. This soldier writing to his parents, tells us how he felt: 2nd Lt Jack Lundberg Lead navigator, US air force, from Woods Cross, Utah  May 19 <!--[if !http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/06/in-words-of-those-who-were-there-june.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-2720960453978074539Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:02:00 +00002014-06-01T21:02:51.445-04:00 Good Morning Charleston!thank youglimpse of Charleston It has occurred to me that my life may be a little mundane. The first thing I do is reach for the remote (yes, the remote) murmuring, “Let’s see what is happening in the world, today.” In addition, flip on Good Morning Charleston, which is a prelude to Good Morning America. After hearing the traffic and weather, I hear Denise’s alarm go http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/06/leaving-your-comfort-zone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-7028159597381958440Mon, 26 May 2014 22:33:00 +00002014-05-26T18:33:40.763-04:00 When you go home, tell them of us and sayFor their tomorrow, we gave our todayMy cousin and I used to hang out together as much as we could. Both of us came from broken families, or the popular term today "dysfunctional families" This term makes me laugh; is there any such thing as a "functional family?" 'But I digress.We caught fireflies, and tag. When the other kids teased me, he stood up forhttp://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/05/so-that-others-may-live.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-1235152301667117607Sun, 11 May 2014 03:29:00 +00002014-05-11T10:13:27.476-04:00 The Kid: Why isn't there a children’s day? Me: Every day is children’s day, Mother’s day is for appreciating mothers and everything they do for you. The Kid: Does that mean I only have to appreciate mommy tomorrow? I believe something was lost in the translation of that conversation. Most articles today will talk about their mothers, and how much they did for them, but I never knewhttp://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/05/mothers-day-2014.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-873329047032110234Sun, 04 May 2014 16:46:00 +00002014-05-04T12:47:44.319-04:00 Today is "Bereaved Mothers Day" A day no mother wants to have a part in, and no one wants to be a member of. This is a reprint of an post from 2009, I tried to write one today, but it was too hard; this post says everything I am feeling. I would like to share it with you again. It's cloudy and dreary in Charleston today. The temps according to my trusty Weather Bug (which keeps chirping http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/05/keeping-our-kids-safe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-7967498315011358080Sat, 03 May 2014 00:03:00 +00002014-05-02T20:03:43.415-04:00 Charleston is below sea level, so when we get a heavy rainstorm for any time period, oh, say 5 minutes, a lot of our streets flood. Especially down. The people who live and work here are used to it and prepare for the worst whenever rain is predicted in Charleston. The residents of Alabama, Mississippi and other southern states were prepared for a good rainstorm, but sudden the shrill peal http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/05/when-it-rains-it-pours-sometimes-there.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504593671665952050.post-7568746274107050541Sun, 20 Apr 2014 02:16:00 +00002014-04-19T22:21:26.222-04:00 I always think of Mary on Good Friday. How horrible is it to see your eldest son picture courtesy of Virginia Rice die in such a cruel and painful way? The bible tells us she stood by him until the end. Jesus even called out to her “Women, behold thy son,” Behold him she did. How much love do you have someone to endure what she did? Not just at the end, but the beginning. A young girl http://angel-startingover.blogspot.com/2014/04/its-friday-but-sunday-is-coming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Johnson)2