tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post2527403639439605560..comments2024-03-08T20:41:23.825-08:00Comments on Author Heather McCorkle: The Kindness Project~Unity From TragedyHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-24186529667866651242012-08-18T20:44:24.863-07:002012-08-18T20:44:24.863-07:00There are no words for how hard this is. Death is ...There are no words for how hard this is. Death is always a hard thing for those left behind.<br /><br />-K8<br />http://froze8.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-38964287247586848002012-08-10T13:33:46.641-07:002012-08-10T13:33:46.641-07:00What a tragedy. Prayers for his family, and I'...What a tragedy. Prayers for his family, and I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. And you're so right, we never know what burden others are carrying and a kind word can mean more than we'll ever know.Mary Thurman Yuhashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861598646625495814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-1153182487726271092012-08-09T18:28:54.597-07:002012-08-09T18:28:54.597-07:00It is, but you're so right. Reaching out can m...It is, but you're so right. Reaching out can make all the difference in the world.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-73889797542997022162012-08-09T15:27:17.043-07:002012-08-09T15:27:17.043-07:00Oh, Heather. :o( Suicide is such a hard to underst...Oh, Heather. :o( Suicide is such a hard to understand, senseless tragedy. And mental illness is so misunderstood and mistreated. You're in my thoughts, and you're so right to say reach out and show love and kindness. It could even heal the suicidal~ Best, <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-48820070828642522152012-08-09T08:03:41.056-07:002012-08-09T08:03:41.056-07:00It is indeed. Thank you so much hon. Big hugs righ...It is indeed. Thank you so much hon. Big hugs right back!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-68392257427994057252012-08-09T07:59:08.554-07:002012-08-09T07:59:08.554-07:00Thank you so much. Your hand always being there is...Thank you so much. Your hand always being there is such a huge comfort. Mine is always there for you as well. You are a wonderful person Karlene!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-63564218159583333662012-08-09T07:54:21.007-07:002012-08-09T07:54:21.007-07:00(((hugs))) I can't even imagine sweetie. We...(((hugs))) I can't even imagine sweetie. We're dealing, helping each other as much as we can. You are so wonderful to reach out even though my friend's story has to cause such pain. Thank you. <3Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-34648928641708470142012-08-09T07:51:30.756-07:002012-08-09T07:51:30.756-07:00So very true. Kindness can make a world of differe...So very true. Kindness can make a world of difference. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-4461378323264788932012-08-08T22:14:42.008-07:002012-08-08T22:14:42.008-07:00The choice to take one's own life is one that ...The choice to take one's own life is one that leaves a great deal of devastation in it's wake, especially when it comes from out of the blue from someone who didn't outwardly express some of the typical signs.<br /><br />My condolences for the loss of your coworker and praying for healing for those family members left behind.<br /><br />You have, however, done a good thing. You're taking away a lesson-learned to express love and care and concern so that it is always known.<br /><br />Big hugs from me to you :-)Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-43986193521280882442012-08-08T21:58:59.533-07:002012-08-08T21:58:59.533-07:00This is an excellent mission. And my hand is alway...This is an excellent mission. And my hand is always there for you too. I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. When it happens that way, it feels so senseless, because it is. Hang in there. Life sometimes doesn't make sense. This will get better!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-89750900505314030002012-08-08T19:38:56.557-07:002012-08-08T19:38:56.557-07:00Oh honey. I'm so sorry. I lost my dad to suici...Oh honey. I'm so sorry. I lost my dad to suicide. Unfortunately, I know all to well what happens when someone leaves you behind. I hope that your co-worker's family and friends can find a way to accept it and forgive. It certainly helped me. YOU mean something to me <3erica m. chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773306703153110737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-81518088188901987182012-08-08T18:47:26.301-07:002012-08-08T18:47:26.301-07:00That is such a devastating loss, I'm so sorry....That is such a devastating loss, I'm so sorry. What a good reminder to be kind to everyone we see, because you never know when your smile, your hello, your kind words, could make the difference in someone's life.Sara B. Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213313028658810705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-30738370033696845432012-08-08T18:25:11.401-07:002012-08-08T18:25:11.401-07:00So very true! And I couldn't agree more, it is...So very true! And I couldn't agree more, it is an amazing idea. Kudos to Carol for coming up with it.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-69883252656739460242012-08-08T18:23:38.810-07:002012-08-08T18:23:38.810-07:00Aw, thank you sweetie. :) I figure we must take aw...Aw, thank you sweetie. :) I figure we must take away something positive and let it change our lives for the better to keep it from being senseless.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-81024454265830467542012-08-08T18:19:28.852-07:002012-08-08T18:19:28.852-07:00Indeed there aren't, which is a rare thing for...Indeed there aren't, which is a rare thing for a writer.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-9277640730233656032012-08-08T17:10:26.729-07:002012-08-08T17:10:26.729-07:00The Kindness Project is such a great idea.
I alw...The Kindness Project is such a great idea. <br /><br />I always try to be kind -- even to strangers -- you never know how it can impact someone's life in a positive way.Karen Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697785820907711723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-44075512365323788572012-08-08T17:03:30.346-07:002012-08-08T17:03:30.346-07:00What a difficult, tragic event. It makes me so sad...What a difficult, tragic event. It makes me so sad for this man's family. I think it's wonderful that you're turning its powerful effect on you to good, and that you're reaching out. And just so you know, you're pretty special too. I hope you know that.Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-87551719262134849152012-08-08T14:37:04.402-07:002012-08-08T14:37:04.402-07:00So awful Heather, for what he was going through an...So awful Heather, for what he was going through and everyone in his life. There just aren't words.KatOwens: Insect Collectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228171304170449979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-14114289405837307752012-08-08T13:01:24.720-07:002012-08-08T13:01:24.720-07:00It is indeed. And I couldn't agree more! It...It is indeed. And I couldn't agree more! It's never a bad time to let someone know we care, unless it's too late.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-43964232806646606192012-08-08T12:07:52.439-07:002012-08-08T12:07:52.439-07:00So tragic that anyone gets that hopeless. The best...So tragic that anyone gets that hopeless. The best time for letting people know we care is always now. It's the only guaranteed time we have. I hope you are doing well as this is such a shock to the system.Michele Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768815750264631798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-63901671102197542932012-08-08T12:02:23.472-07:002012-08-08T12:02:23.472-07:00Thank you GE. :)Thank you GE. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-13252120833056462332012-08-08T11:43:40.620-07:002012-08-08T11:43:40.620-07:00You're very welcome. If I can help one person,...You're very welcome. If I can help one person, then this tragedy will have meant something.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-29040289211019336922012-08-08T11:42:47.356-07:002012-08-08T11:42:47.356-07:00Thank you so much Matthew. It's a terribly sad...Thank you so much Matthew. It's a terribly sad event, one that has changed me and the way I look at those around me.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-65358112279179782192012-08-08T11:31:18.228-07:002012-08-08T11:31:18.228-07:00I'm so sorry to hear about his suicide. But I ...I'm so sorry to hear about his suicide. But I think you took away an excellent message.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-60028729079495396102012-08-08T11:20:40.331-07:002012-08-08T11:20:40.331-07:00So sorry to hear your sad news. Thank you for bein...So sorry to hear your sad news. Thank you for being so positive in your response. And a great reminder to tell people how much they mean to us NOW, today, not wait until it's too late.Claire Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576410137759875223noreply@blogger.com