If you want to read a very compelling few paragraphs on character building, google "The Kawaga Ideal" which all campers had to memorize when they went to Camp Kawaga in Wisconsin. I was fortunate enough to have 3 wonderful summers there...
Thanks Terrell for the great Garfield quote this morning. Unfortunately I have a few dear friends where Parkinson's is becoming an all consuming daily challenge on so many fronts and yet they are able to draw on a reservoir of courage and determination to remain the same dear friends they were in healthier times. If we are the sum of our closest friends, I hope I will remain my joyful self whatever life may throw my way. The Garfield quote is a compelling reminder to parents to raise their children in a way that they help build a reservoir of courage and
Totally agree on Candice Milliard! Absolutely love all her books - hope she has another one in the oven. Garfield could possibly have survived if the doctors hadn't been so bent on using archaic techniques!
She’s the BEST, isn’t she? I just love her work, and recently finished ‘Destiny.’ Did you see the Netflix series based on it? (And yes, Garfield totally could have survived!)
Thanks for this, Terrell. I can so relate to Kara’s difficulty in coming back from something dramatic as she has! Since 2021 I’ve gone through a stroke, a broken femur and now recovering from cancer and my first thought after hearing these diagnoses was to the doctor, “Am or when and I going to run again?!” By the grace of God I have slowly managed to get back up and continue my running journeys!🏃♀️❤️
If you want to read a very compelling few paragraphs on character building, google "The Kawaga Ideal" which all campers had to memorize when they went to Camp Kawaga in Wisconsin. I was fortunate enough to have 3 wonderful summers there...
...and resilience so it is available throughout their lives.
Thanks Terrell for the great Garfield quote this morning. Unfortunately I have a few dear friends where Parkinson's is becoming an all consuming daily challenge on so many fronts and yet they are able to draw on a reservoir of courage and determination to remain the same dear friends they were in healthier times. If we are the sum of our closest friends, I hope I will remain my joyful self whatever life may throw my way. The Garfield quote is a compelling reminder to parents to raise their children in a way that they help build a reservoir of courage and
Totally agree on Candice Milliard! Absolutely love all her books - hope she has another one in the oven. Garfield could possibly have survived if the doctors hadn't been so bent on using archaic techniques!
She’s the BEST, isn’t she? I just love her work, and recently finished ‘Destiny.’ Did you see the Netflix series based on it? (And yes, Garfield totally could have survived!)
Haven't seen the Netflix series - worth watching?
Oh definitely. Michael Shannon is great as Garfield, and really the whole cast is fantastic.
I am reticent to view a movie after I've read the book (especially an excellent one) as so many don not follow the book very well.
I have read all 4 of her books - the River of the Gods was difficult (I did not care for Speke or Burton) , but still a fascinating history.
When our son was about five, he said 'I'm just gonna keep on keeping on ... whatever that means.'
Which made us laugh so hard its one of our favorite sayings now :)
LOL! I love that, Cathie! 🤣
Thanks for sharing - I had no idea
Yep! It’s been a long road back for her — I’m still in awe.
Thanks for this, Terrell. I can so relate to Kara’s difficulty in coming back from something dramatic as she has! Since 2021 I’ve gone through a stroke, a broken femur and now recovering from cancer and my first thought after hearing these diagnoses was to the doctor, “Am or when and I going to run again?!” By the grace of God I have slowly managed to get back up and continue my running journeys!🏃♀️❤️