tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post539433105381649542..comments2023-10-14T08:25:56.742-06:00Comments on Living Beautifully: Getting It Off My ChestConniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07836857167023454619noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-39714826508924984582010-12-11T04:07:44.457-07:002010-12-11T04:07:44.457-07:00DEAR CONNIE,
I JUST NOW READ ABOUT YOUR SON. I A...DEAR CONNIE,<br />I JUST NOW READ ABOUT YOUR SON. I AM SOOOO VERY SORRY AND PRAISING GOD HE NOT ONLY LIVED BUT STOOD UP FOR THE GIRL. BASED ON WHAT THEY DID TO YOUR SON, I CANNOT OR EVEN WANT TO IMAGINE WHAT 5 PUNKS WOULD HAVE DONE TO HER. YOUR SON IS A HERO.<br />I AM VERY SAD IT RESULTED IN A HUNG JURY...IT ONLY TAKES ONE PERSON WHO WASN'T CONVINCED. BASED ON WHAT YOU HAVE TOLD US IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND WHY BUT I KNOW GOD IS IN CONTROL AND IT WILL WORK OUT.<br />WHEN I WAS 19 YEARS OLD MY DADDY HAD GONE ON A FISHING TRIP WITH HIS BUDDIES. HE WAS IN THE BATHROOM PULLING UP HIS PANTS WHEN A MAN WALKED IN AND SHOT HIM AND MADE HIM CRAWL OUT WITH THE REST OF THE PEOPLE IN THE DINER. WHILE HE WAS IN THE BATHROOM 2 MEN ROBBED THE DINER AND WHEN ASKED IF ANYONE ELSE WAS IN THE DINER THEY SAID THERE WAS A MAN IN THE BATHROOM...WHICH WAS DADDY.....THEY LOCKED THEM IN THE MEAT LOCKER AND SAID THEY WOULD BLOW THEM AWAY IF ANYONE OPENED THE DOOR. BEING IN THE MEAT LOCKER SLOWED DOWN HIS CIRCULATION WHICH WITH GOD SAVED HIS LIFE. MY DADDY WAS NOT A CHRISTIAN ON THAT DAY.......<br />WHEN THEY GOT HIM TO THE HOSPITAL HE TOOK 13 PINTS OF BLOOD, WHICH IS WHAT THE BODY HAS, BEFORE THEY COULD TAKE HIM TO SURGERY. THEY NEVER CAUGHT THE 2 MEN AND GLORY TO GOD MY DADDY BECAME A CHRISTIAN....BUT HE HAS A LICENSE TO CARRY A GUN AND CONCEALED WEAPON. HE SAID, NOONE WOULD EVER DO THAT TO HIM AGAIN. IT TOOK HIM 8 YEARS BEFORE HE WOULD EVER GO OUT TO EAT AGAIN.<br />I AM PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY AND SON. I AM SO SORRY I AM JUST NOW READING ABOUT THIS.<br />HUGS TO YOU SWEETS<br />SIMPLY DEBBIESimply Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720719897171914798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-12048912870422222212009-12-09T08:24:17.230-07:002009-12-09T08:24:17.230-07:00Oh Thank you Connie for letting me see this post. ...Oh Thank you Connie for letting me see this post. I almost did not post on this issue but something just made me do it today. I hope my daughter will read your words too. I am so glad your son is alright now. Jesus is indeed our strength and refuge and he provides us with friends like you. Hugs, MollyeMollyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11659366521767357537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-81715039878229770892009-06-21T17:52:01.833-06:002009-06-21T17:52:01.833-06:00Connie, I'm so terribly sorry for what happene...Connie, I'm so terribly sorry for what happened to your beautiful son. This breaks my heart. Praying for your family and for justice to be done to the full extent of the law.Holly Abstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783303347243418502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-88007183621008580062009-05-21T12:16:01.518-06:002009-05-21T12:16:01.518-06:00You and your family are in my prayers!You and your family are in my prayers!Linda Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863170045475603030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-21400042880921226102009-05-08T07:17:00.000-06:002009-05-08T07:17:00.000-06:00Oh my gosh Connie, I haven't been up on things and...Oh my gosh Connie, I haven't been up on things and had no idea your son had been beaten. I am so sorry! My sister was beaten many years ago. I remember going to the hospital after I got the call and I didn't recognize her. It was one of the most horrendous things that I have ever seen. Your son and the whole family will be in my prayers. My heart goes out to all of you my friend.Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-58256167278195623552009-04-28T19:16:00.000-06:002009-04-28T19:16:00.000-06:00Oh Connie, I just read all about your wonderful so...Oh Connie, I just read all about your wonderful son. What a terrifying thing to have happen. He was so good to help this woman. I pray he will regain his vision and that the pain will go away. I pray he will not have headaches for life. What an honorable man he is. We need more men like him. I do hope the authorities catch these bad guys and that your son will be whole again. Bless you and your whole family. KathiKathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08123430890236503375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-89165164659779825672009-04-28T07:41:00.000-06:002009-04-28T07:41:00.000-06:00My dear Connie,
I just found this post, as I am tr...My dear Connie,<br />I just found this post, as I am trying to catch-up. Honey, I am so very sorry to hear about your son. I am proud of him for standing up and doing the right thing, yet I am so very sorry to hear what happened to him.<br />PLEASE, tell him me and my family will be praying for him, and a complete and speedy recovery. We will also pray that God will make these hoodlums visible and catchable to the police.<br /><br />Again, please know how sorry I am to hear about your son.<br /><br />Love & prayers,<br />RondaRondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15869553365892567348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-24699118159931144322009-04-20T23:06:00.000-06:002009-04-20T23:06:00.000-06:00Connie I have not been to see you in quite awhile ...Connie I have not been to see you in quite awhile so I thought I'd stop by. My gosh your poor son, how is he doing now? Your so right about this country and letting thugs rule!! I'm so sorry you and your son and his family had to go through this. It breaks my heart. God bless your son for stepping up to defend that poor women. I wish there would have been more people around to help him. I'm saying a prayer for your family and our country. PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026880888387782724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-66240284907971092842009-04-13T10:43:00.000-06:002009-04-13T10:43:00.000-06:00Oh, that just.... just... that just burns my biscu...Oh, that just.... just... that just burns my biscuits! Seriously, their "mothers" should be proud of what. At least you can be a proud mother from the outstanding son you've raised.<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad to hear that he's doing better, no surgeries and no bleeding. (Thank goodness!)<BR/><BR/>Perps on tape, witnesses and positive id's will help caughts those who did it. I'm sure you know how much I agree with you on all this "business" we happen to live in. Just breaks my heart and makes me want to be a much better mom.<BR/><BR/>Keep up with the updates; I'll have to scoot blogs back up on the priority list! lol<BR/><BR/>~StaceyStaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938175478051352864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-45288165148619346722009-04-12T13:01:00.000-06:002009-04-12T13:01:00.000-06:00Sister Connie~~I am new to your blog, but just had...Sister Connie~~I am new to your blog, but just had to comment here on your son. I'm so happy he is doing well, that is all that counts. You have done an excellent job at keeping everyone updated...it does help relieve us to express our feelings in words. At least for me sometimes when I'm upset. It will all be behind you and I LOVE the Christlike attitude you have taken. As a sister in the church, I understand! Aspire higher!! Blessings to you this fine Easter Morning. You have much to be thankful for in addition to the atonement...Hugs, Mary H.Mary Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757873311975752026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-52465231001854764152009-04-11T10:19:00.000-06:002009-04-11T10:19:00.000-06:00Oh no, God Bless your son! Hope he is well on his ...Oh no, God Bless your son! Hope he is well on his way to mending by now. Have a Happy Easter Connie!joyh82https://www.blogger.com/profile/17248621810305685309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-79416123427182124582009-04-10T23:03:00.000-06:002009-04-10T23:03:00.000-06:00Oh Connie, I just don't know what to say! I just r...Oh Connie, I just don't know what to say! I just read the whole story and I respect you for the way you deal with it. My thoughts are with you and your son. Hope he feels a bit better soon! X Es XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-14167776215874759532009-04-10T22:25:00.000-06:002009-04-10T22:25:00.000-06:00Wow,I saw the beautiful flower and as I kept readi...Wow,I saw the beautiful flower and as I kept reading I learned of your son's beating.....I'm so sorry this has happened to him and my heart just hurts for you. I find it so hard to except that we are a civilized people yet these things just keep happening day after day. I don't think I will ever understand why..... my heart goes out to you and your family....hugs, JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-63406734708201541052009-04-10T22:15:00.000-06:002009-04-10T22:15:00.000-06:00Connie, I am so sorry to read that your Son was ba...Connie, <BR/>I am so sorry to read that your Son was badly hurt. My prayers are going out to him. And thank you for the kind comments about my Son.<BR/>KathyKatCollectshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815463338199665380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-30905638755299464102009-04-10T22:02:00.000-06:002009-04-10T22:02:00.000-06:00Hi Connie, So glad to read that your son is doing ...Hi Connie, So glad to read that your son is doing a little better and does not need surgery.<BR/>I am keeping him in constant prayer.<BR/>I know our Lord is watching over him and giving you all strength during this time.<BR/><BR/>I hope your Easter is blessed with the joys that only our Savior can bring.<BR/><BR/>p.s. I know it is silly and you have bigger things going on, but I wanted to tell you I am having a 100th post giveaway if you have a momment to stop by and enter.<BR/>Love ya, Celestina MarieCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-26495372457651825292009-04-10T21:50:00.000-06:002009-04-10T21:50:00.000-06:00hi connie! hopping over from my mom lori's blog to...hi connie! hopping over from my mom lori's blog to visit. wow, did not expect to read about your son! that is so sad and terrible!! God was with him to get through that horrible ordeal! i am so sorry that such a terrible thing would happen to someone trying protect another; that just shows how sick and scary the world is/can be now! <BR/><BR/>i will keep you all in my prayers!<BR/><BR/>noelle :)♥ Noelle ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/04701559347145927930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-76796552548294034262009-04-10T19:42:00.000-06:002009-04-10T19:42:00.000-06:00Connie my sweet dear blog friend I am so sorry abo...Connie my sweet dear blog friend I am so sorry about your son. Praying for him to have a quick recovery and to be comforted in his pain. Tell him thank you on behalf of all the ladies who have not been defended by a gentleman. You and your hubby done good! Love, Bobbi JoBobbi Jo Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605909187591656776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-78714805792383028822009-04-10T19:21:00.000-06:002009-04-10T19:21:00.000-06:00Connie I just nw read the whole story...I feel so ...Connie I just nw read the whole story...I feel so bad for your son...but I also will pray for the ones that did the beating of him..We all need to pray for them..So God can show them the proper way to live the life he has given to them...My prayers are coming to you and your family..and you are so right Love starts in the heart..why is it so easy for people to hate and not love?? May God embrace you...thanks for the update dear friend..May you have a Blessed Easter...hugs and smiles Gl♥riaHappy To Be/ Gl♥riahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515180398559277746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-27610246111584757142009-04-10T17:25:00.000-06:002009-04-10T17:25:00.000-06:00Just read your request on my blog about my Manly M...Just read your request on my blog about my Manly Men, Mr. T and Mascara Man... and if you absolutely MUST use pics of my beautiful manly guys for a future post, then you may use them ;)<BR/><BR/>Now, I am off to peruse the rest of your blog as I have only discovered it today!LittleLovableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15450416365404962472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-84076895956588529862009-04-10T15:18:00.000-06:002009-04-10T15:18:00.000-06:00I am so so sorry to hear about your son! And he wa...I am so so sorry to hear about your son! And he was even defending a lady!<BR/><BR/>We are LDS as well and your family will be in our prayers.Little Lovableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372045299073262480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-81195140951291562842009-04-10T14:56:00.000-06:002009-04-10T14:56:00.000-06:00Oh my dear, I'm so sorry to hear your story and se...Oh my dear, I'm so sorry to hear your story and see the state your son is.... this is so horrible.... I'm so thankful he is alive under the sad circunstances. I pray for him, for you and your family, that you all recuperate from this experience and may get closer to God, in whom we trust.<BR/><BR/>Love you my dear...<BR/><BR/>cieloCIELOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970051028104694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-31933995043967313232009-04-10T14:27:00.000-06:002009-04-10T14:27:00.000-06:00Dear Sweet Connie,We are so much alike it's scary....Dear Sweet Connie,<BR/><BR/>We are so much alike it's scary. I think you already know what I mean.<BR/><BR/>I am so so sorry that your son has to endure such pain. Pain inflicted while trying to protect another human being. I don't understand this world sometimes, but what I do know is that this is not "HIS" plan for us. Just a little bit of kindness goes such a long way.<BR/><BR/>Where has all this hatred come from? I don't know if I will ever grasp it? My heart and love are coming your way. And BTW, your son is as handsome as can be! I will say a prayer for him tonight and your family will be in my heart everyday, especially this Easter weekend.<BR/><BR/>Hugs to you and Kisses to your gorgeous son (oh and one for Love Bunny too)!<BR/><BR/>It's an honor to call you my friend.<BR/><BR/>xo CathCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568676340564795335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-37792212001082048932009-04-10T11:44:00.000-06:002009-04-10T11:44:00.000-06:00Oh Connie dear, I am so sorry to hear about your s...Oh Connie dear, I am so sorry to hear about your son and pray that he will have a speedy recovery. I can only think of what you as his Mother are going through. I will keep you all, in my thoughts & prayers. Love, MaryjaneMaryjane-The Beehive Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354830882985221688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-26631535024184965082009-04-10T10:44:00.000-06:002009-04-10T10:44:00.000-06:00Know what I think? I think your love of God and t...Know what I think? I think your love of God and the prayers of protection over your son (from as far back to his childhood) helped pull him through. I believe JOY will come from this.<BR/><BR/>Love to you this Blessed Easter...<BR/><BR/>RebeccaRebecca Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662129266792835433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975543655113692584.post-55402436010544553312009-04-10T09:28:00.000-06:002009-04-10T09:28:00.000-06:00Hi Sweet Connie!..You KNOW I have covered you and ...Hi Sweet Connie!..<BR/>You KNOW I have covered you and your family in prayer during this time! <BR/><BR/>It is so hard to even comprehend how anyone could do this to another..unless they have lost their respect for life and others. The only comfort I get is knowing that GOD sees even these type of crimes and cringes too..and he says VENGANCE is his he will someday take care of it.<BR/><BR/>I also wanted to let you know that I have an award for you..when you feel up to it.<BR/><BR/>Wrapping you in HUGS and LOVE...LorenaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266383410969740448noreply@blogger.com