Comments on: One Survivor’s Take http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take Glimpses of our world... Mon, 21 May 2012 03:00:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Rebecca http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2784 Rebecca Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:14:29 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2784 Thanks so much for your perspective - it took me a while before I figured out what all of the colors were about, and when I did, I thought it was kind of silly and wasn't really comfortable with the whole world knowing what color bra I was wearing. I often think I take things (and myself) too seriously sometimes, but reading this from you, someone who I think has such a great balance between serious and fun in your life, I am encouraged that this wasn't one of those moments in my life when I needed to 'lighten up' despite my discomfort. (And yes that last sentence wins the award for longest run-on, ever.) Praying and thanking God for you. Thanks so much for your perspective – it took me a while before I figured out what all of the colors were about, and when I did, I thought it was kind of silly and wasn’t really comfortable with the whole world knowing what color bra I was wearing. I often think I take things (and myself) too seriously sometimes, but reading this from you, someone who I think has such a great balance between serious and fun in your life, I am encouraged that this wasn’t one of those moments in my life when I needed to ‘lighten up’ despite my discomfort. (And yes that last sentence wins the award for longest run-on, ever.)
Praying and thanking God for you.

]]> By: Becky Scheel http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2783 Becky Scheel Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:28:31 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2783 Well said. I could state my agreement, but basically I think it would come down to me repeating everything you mentioned from raising awareness to Victoria's Secret. I didn't participate because I felt the concept was rather immodest. Well said. I could state my agreement, but basically I think it would come down to me repeating everything you mentioned from raising awareness to Victoria’s Secret. I didn’t participate because I felt the concept was rather immodest.

]]> By: Amy Scheel http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2782 Amy Scheel Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:52:27 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2782 YES! Speak the truth! Thank you so much for putting this into words! The way you stated everything about this is so true. Would it be okay for me to somehow put this up on my facebook wall, in a note? I would love for my friends to be able to see this; messages like this are what move people to act! YES! Speak the truth! Thank you so much for putting this into words! The way you stated everything about this is so true. Would it be okay for me to somehow put this up on my facebook wall, in a note? I would love for my friends to be able to see this; messages like this are what move people to act!

]]> By: Sara http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2781 Sara Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:02:53 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2781 Well said, and so powerfully convicting....Angie, you are beautiful, inspiring, and a great role model... Well said, and so powerfully convicting….Angie, you are beautiful, inspiring, and a great role model…

]]> By: Brooke http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2780 Brooke Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:34:32 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2780 Honestly, if either my son or daughter saw that bumper sticker (or the color question), and asked what it meant, I'd tell them without batting an eye. I'd say it's a good reminder for women to do breast self-exams so hopefully they can detect cancer earlier, and get treated sooner, if they find something. Cancer is ugly and awful, but there is something to be said for using humor to make an ugly awful thing easier to talk about. Honestly, if either my son or daughter saw that bumper sticker (or the color question), and asked what it meant, I’d tell them without batting an eye. I’d say it’s a good reminder for women to do breast self-exams so hopefully they can detect cancer earlier, and get treated sooner, if they find something. Cancer is ugly and awful, but there is something to be said for using humor to make an ugly awful thing easier to talk about.

]]> By: kristen@nst http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2779 kristen@nst Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:06:59 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2779 Interesting. I couldn't agree more. Although, I am not a survivor, so I always wondered if I just wasn't being sensitive enough. The other day, I was driving. I saw a bumper sticker that read "Feel Your Boobies." It had the pink ribbon, so I knew that it was meant for breast cancer awareness. Wow. Okay, so my 6, 8 and 9 year old are reading that. And then they're going to ask me what that means. Or they're just going to laugh, and it's going to go right over their heads. But really, by trivializing and making jokes about it, does that really help? I don't know...there's just something off-putting about it. :( I almost blogged about it, but figured I'd come across as insensitive. Interesting. I couldn’t agree more. Although, I am not a survivor, so I always wondered if I just wasn’t being sensitive enough.

The other day, I was driving. I saw a bumper sticker that read “Feel Your Boobies.” It had the pink ribbon, so I knew that it was meant for breast cancer awareness. Wow. Okay, so my 6, 8 and 9 year old are reading that. And then they’re going to ask me what that means. Or they’re just going to laugh, and it’s going to go right over their heads.

But really, by trivializing and making jokes about it, does that really help? I don’t know…there’s just something off-putting about it. :(

I almost blogged about it, but figured I’d come across as insensitive.

]]> By: Lydia Smith http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2778 Lydia Smith Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:52:56 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2778 Oh dear... a friend of mine, like Zach, posted a color in his status. It almost made me blush to think that (of course) the guys were in on the secret. Thank you for posting this! Oh dear… a friend of mine, like Zach, posted a color in his status. It almost made me blush to think that (of course) the guys were in on the secret. Thank you for posting this!

]]> By: Tammy http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2776 Tammy Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:26:35 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2776 Angie, I really like reading your posts; they make people think about things they might not otherwise think about, and give people a perspective they might not otherwise have had. I think the premise behind the FB hoopla was probably meant to be good in raising "awareness" but after thinking about it agree that "color" might not have been the best route to go through. (I wonder who in the world started it anyway)? That being said, at least for myself, it did prompt me to do a self-exam--which I never do--(shame on me), and it brought quite a few friends & family to my mind who have been affected by cancer of all kinds and to pray for them. But I agree awareness without action doesn't do much good, it's lazy and silly. Thank you too for the idea of donating hats to chemo patients AND for mentioning the VS commercials--I HATE those commercials! Angie, I really like reading your posts; they make people think about things they might not otherwise think about, and give people a perspective they might not otherwise have had. I think the premise behind the FB hoopla was probably meant to be good in raising “awareness” but after thinking about it agree that “color” might not have been the best route to go through. (I wonder who in the world started it anyway)? That being said, at least for myself, it did prompt me to do a self-exam–which I never do–(shame on me), and it brought quite a few friends & family to my mind who have been affected by cancer of all kinds and to pray for them. But I agree awareness without action doesn’t do much good, it’s lazy and silly.
Thank you too for the idea of donating hats to chemo patients AND for mentioning the VS commercials–I HATE those commercials!

]]> By: Zach http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2775 Zach Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:38:41 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2775 LOVE this post. Hence the reason I, a dude who doesn't wear a bra, posted a color yesterday. Just as ridiculous as the "campaign" - if you can call it that. LOVE this post. Hence the reason I, a dude who doesn’t wear a bra, posted a color yesterday. Just as ridiculous as the “campaign” – if you can call it that.

]]> By: jen@odbt http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2774 jen@odbt Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:33:18 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/one-survivors-take#comment-2774 Thanks for your perspective and honesty. I'd seen it on FB too and did not participate b/c it just seemed silly. It does nothing to help those who are with cancer. I think maybe in some way the folks who are doing this feel they are doing something (I've given up trying to figure out people and their intentions). Thanks for your perspective and honesty. I’d seen it on FB too and did not participate b/c it just seemed silly. It does nothing to help those who are with cancer. I think maybe in some way the folks who are doing this feel they are doing something (I’ve given up trying to figure out people and their intentions).

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