Comments on: What I Thought About While Shoveling Snow https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:38:06 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340583 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:01:24 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340583 In reply to Selina German.

Props to you guys for your service. What a cool Christmas gift you gave to the rest of us. I’m so glad to hear that Daddy’s home for Christmas this year…I hope it’s the best one ever!

]]> By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340578 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:49:14 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340578 In reply to DaCosta.

Yeah, I’m pretty sure I would’t make it one week. I am such a wimp. But grateful for the ones who make the sacrifice. What a gift they are to us all!

]]> By: Selina German https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340574 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:23:41 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340574 Thanks so much for this post. This Christmas is extra special for my girls and I . Last year my husband was deployed to Afghanistan so we know what Christmas is like when families are separated. The kids are so excited that Daddy gets to be home this Christmas. As I read this post to my husband he smiled in agreed that he would have much rather been home shoveling snow. :)

Thanks so much.

]]> By: DaCosta https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340560 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:07:51 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340560 Got me cryin’ too. I could only imagine if I (or my wife) were away overseas. I’m truly blessed.

God keep our troops and bring them home soon!

]]> By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340554 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:29:01 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340554 In reply to Ching Ya.

Thanks a bunch! I’m trying to do more of those “routine” insight type posts. The biggest trick is keeping our eyes open and seeing the world like children do. Everything is a teachable moment, right?

Happy holidays to you as well!

]]> By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340553 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:24:58 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340553 In reply to Lori.

Yep, Tim knows stuff. I find it best to listen to him when he speaks :)

]]> By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340552 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:24:39 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340552 In reply to Tim.

Thanks Tim!

]]> By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340551 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:22:23 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340551 In reply to Lori.

Lori,
Thanks for stopping by! I have been enjoying your blog since I found it through Lance at Jungle of Life.
I’m so thrilled to hear that you appreciated my little post. Thank you SO much for your service. Not many people put as much on the line as the folks (like you!) who served in the military, so I think that’s pretty heroic!

]]> By: Ching Ya https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340543 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:52:23 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340543 Nice one there, Jason. I always love to read how a routined action can bring a message out. It’s that A-ha moment for all of us. Indeed, we are blessed for being able to spend time with family while some are doing their best to fight for everyone’s safety, convenience and well being. They are to be thanked and remembered at all times.

Wish you a wonderful holiday season as well.

@wchingya
Social/Blogging Tracker

]]> By: Lori https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340540 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:15:09 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340540 In reply to Tim.

Hey Tim! (Sorry, Jason, for butting in…, but Tim is an AWESOME dude!)

Now I remember where I’ve heard of this site – you’re the one who told me about it, Tim! I’m glad Jason lured me over via Twitter – what a cool surprise of a blog. I should have listened to you from day one.
OK, I’m stepping stage left…
(See you around, Tim!)
:)

]]> By: Tim https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340539 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:57:14 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340539 Hi Jason:

Thanks for sharing your story and the video. I absolutely agree with everything you wrote about the soldiers and all Americans over in Iraq and Afghanistan. I am very thankful they are serving our country and I have a great deal of respect for them.

]]> By: Lori https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340538 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:02:18 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340538 Hi Jason (&Kim),
I followed you over from a sweet Tweet you left me and, wow, did I get another sweet surprise!

I LOVE this post, Jason. Here’s two reasons why:
1) I formerly lived in Minnesota (now live in Cali) but shoveled many feet of snow while I lived in in the upper midwest. I can relate to your words here and completely agree.
2) I bawled like a baby when I watched the video and then read your (again) sweet thank you note. I’m a military veteran who served in Operation Desert Shield/Storm back in the day – I missed Christmas back then; I was knee deep in the sand. Please know that when you say what you did here today, you’re touching many people out there – including yours truly. I wouldn’t say I was heroic – I’m just happy I served. Thank you for your kind words!

I’m now heading over to subscribe to your RSS feed. I’m psyched to meet you and look forward to seeing you around these parts again very soon!
~xo
Lori (P.S. Stay warm!)

]]> By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340537 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:37:36 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340537 In reply to Laura Hegfield.

Amen.

]]> By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340536 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:36:26 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340536 In reply to Walt.

Thanks Dad. You’re the expert at hitting nails, so that means a lot.

]]> By: Laura Hegfield https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340523 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:57:24 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340523 wow…teary here too. I pray for the safety of our troops and the people they are working so hard to protect abroad as well as all of us at home.
laura

]]> By: Walt https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-09/what-i-thought-about-while-shoveling-snow.html/comment-page-1#comment-340519 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:28:25 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7784#comment-340519 I have a co-worker at my lumberyard that has been fighting for his life for over a year now with major illness and many set backs. He has been in and out of hospitals and nursing homes and finally made it home about 3 weeks ago. He is happy to be home. The other day I was off so I went to visit him. His bed is set up in the living room. His eyesight is poor, he can’t hear very well, he has a kidney machine hooked up, he can’t stand. But what he said, I’ll never forget. He said, “Kid, I’d do anything to be able to get out of this bed and shovel the snow.” You hit the nail right on the head, son. L dad

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