tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post8625628400894690551..comments2024-03-29T07:16:23.742-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: Saying goodbye to another daughterPatrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-67395436157288352082017-06-25T17:49:51.395-07:002017-06-25T17:49:51.395-07:00How dare you diminish the women who have served ht...How dare you diminish the women who have served http://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-war-ii/charity-edna_adams-m.html Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-51627497178477432172017-06-25T17:11:29.249-07:002017-06-25T17:11:29.249-07:00I am a 62 year old female that is PROUD of my serv...I am a 62 year old female that is PROUD of my service to my country. US Navy 1975 - 1979. Give the chance I would do it over again, it was the best decision I made in my life !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-22982228939744275192017-06-25T17:08:36.834-07:002017-06-25T17:08:36.834-07:00I strongly advise you to tell YD to be extremely c...I strongly advise you to tell YD to be extremely careful in Chicago and Waukegan. Only go out in groups and be aware of her surroundings at ALL times. The violence is getting worse every week. I wish her the best in her career choice. I was one of the few females back in the day :-) (ET3 1975-1979) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-63154163333381552642017-06-22T15:16:02.342-07:002017-06-22T15:16:02.342-07:00Am I the only one who cringes at the mention of wo...Am I the only one who cringes at the mention of women in the military? I gather she would not be in combat, but surely she could be in harms way if we are involved in war. I just think that men should step up and serve, and women don't need to be put in a situation that they would have to physically defend our country. It's just the way I feel.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471639876072617577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-57062705178237458532017-06-20T20:12:58.692-07:002017-06-20T20:12:58.692-07:00Congratulations to you all! As a Marine Mom I know...Congratulations to you all! As a Marine Mom I know the gamut of emotions you must be facing. It will be quite a journey for you all! And great ASVAB scores-way to go, that's a feather in your homeschooling caps. My son's scores were not quite that impressive but he did break the record for his recruiting station on his DLab, which made his homeschooling lit major mama happy. She will do well-Godspeed and anchors aweigh to her, and thanks for her service.Shoshannasmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824848018495871806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-89879702920161490282017-06-20T19:01:04.173-07:002017-06-20T19:01:04.173-07:00Congratulations from an Army mom! I'm so proud...Congratulations from an Army mom! I'm so proud of all the young men and women who make the choice to serve. Hope she enjoys the job.LisaBlisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040864869427170512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-31789619720124495072017-06-18T19:05:00.426-07:002017-06-18T19:05:00.426-07:00Congratulations from a new USCG mom! I'm sure...Congratulations from a new USCG mom! I'm sure your head is spinning. I know mine was! My son was going to go to college for criminal justice & firefighting. Could decide which so was going to just do both. His heart is search & rescue. He decided a month before college to join the Coast Guard. He flew to Chicago as that was the nearest recruiter. Signed and loved boot camp. Not sure why, but he loves a challenge. Reporting to 1st duty was stressful and overwhelming. But he is loveing it and learning lots. He will leave his ship for school this fall/early winter. We miss him but are proud of his work ethic and wanting to save/help others. Semper Paratus!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-81800832624298689142017-06-18T17:54:39.560-07:002017-06-18T17:54:39.560-07:00I am not implying that the depravity encountered a...I am not implying that the depravity encountered at McDonald's is comparable to that in the military. I am saying that evil is everywhere. <br /><br />Nope. Never been in the military. Have you? But yes, I have known many fine people in the military, and there are plenty commenting here that are not being discouraging. <br /><br />With God nothing is impossible. <br /><br />I am not giving any advice, either. I'm not saying one way or the other what I think YD should do. And I certainly wouldn't have told Lot to stay in Sodom, for Pete's sake. God told him to get out! I would not contradict that! God would not have "been at his side" if he defiantly stayed in Sodom. God is also not telling anyone not to go into the US military. <br /><br />Obviously you have a very dark view of the military, and I'm sorry for whatever brought that about, but I obviously don't think that a Christian can't survive it like it seems you do. <br /><br />Obviously, it's YD and her parents' business and I'm done with my responses to you in this area.Lisa Beth W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-40011724868617131432017-06-18T11:21:15.698-07:002017-06-18T11:21:15.698-07:00Ms. W, I'm sorry but to imply that the moral d...Ms. W, I'm sorry but to imply that the moral depravity encountered at McDonalds is comparable to that encountered in the US military is also ridiculous. No one at McDonalds has the authority to force a poisoned hamburger down your throat. Much worse atrocities are commonly committed in the US military through physical force, overwhelming peer pressure, survival by conformity, majority rule, and worse of all commanding authority. Have you ever been in the military? Soldiers don’t call 911.<br /><br />A better comparison would be Sodom. Can you name one act of depravity commonly practiced at Sodom that is not commonly practiced in the US military? Lot too had God at his side. Imagine if Lot had taken your advice and stood his ground against overwhelming depravities.<br /><br />We are not God. Let Him deal with bastions of evil.<br /><br />Montana Guy<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-72554546139366773412017-06-18T05:35:51.101-07:002017-06-18T05:35:51.101-07:00As a Navy Nuke Submariner Vet from the 70's, I...As a Navy Nuke Submariner Vet from the 70's, I am proud of your daughter. There will be pressures to do things that will go against her upbringing, but if she keeps God at her side she will be fine.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084371392983151527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-71237816772307155092017-06-17T17:42:55.996-07:002017-06-17T17:42:55.996-07:00As a vet myself, I know you are indeed proud of YD...As a vet myself, I know you are indeed proud of YD. I do wonder why she kept it to herself for so long. Was she afraid you both would talk her out of it? Even with the prospect of the training w a field she can appreciate, you have to remember that the Service needs come first. She is blessed with the high scores in her tests and this will go a long way to insuring they treat her right. <br /><br />I do have some fears as previously expressed about the "current" non- religious climate and intolerance of Christian values. The Navy is still a man's land even today... There WILL be pressures against chaste and wholesome behavior. She has the right attitude and with companionship with like minded recruits she will do much better. <br /><br />Luckily today, we have some of the best to choose from for service to our country. YD is proof!<br /><br />I wish her well and fair winds and following seas as well!<br /><br />By the way, Great Lakes is about 85 miles from my hometown (where I grew up). The weather should not be THAT much different from Idaho with the following caveat: The winds from Lake Mich. can be bitter in winter. Luckily, they seldom come from the East. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-79307662208253885202017-06-17T11:52:02.730-07:002017-06-17T11:52:02.730-07:00I guess if you go around using "anonymous&quo...I guess if you go around using "anonymous" all the time when you comment on other people sites b/c you don't want to be found and don't want to stand behind your opinions with your name, then so be it. I'm sure if you have convictions on things that aren't popular, you can be "found" by people in your daily life/community, anyway. You don't really need to worry about the internet in that case. Your choice, but I don't have to admire or like it.<br /><br />I wasn't suggesting that Patrice needs a safe space. She's a big girl, and I was just hoping to spare her some head space and time reading something I didn't think was worth it. <br /><br />I called them hyperbolic b/c of purely unemotional reasons. Actually, now that I think of it, hyperbole is not really the right way to describe it, b/c the author was making exaggerated statements but was also meaning them to be taken literally.<br /><br />Here is an example: <br />" 3. Sex. Women in the military are greatly outnumbered by men. Many of the men don’t mind women in the military for one reason: sex. No wonder the Navy has a serious problem with pregnancies on its ships. Christians are to avoid fornication. The military is no place to be for a Christian young woman who wants to keep herself pure for her future husband."<br /><br />This is an exaggerated threat. The author is assuming that a Christian woman who enters the military will be unable to avoid fornication. You want to talk about ridiculous, that is one ridiculous thing right there. This statement was also not supported by any "facts", such as how many Christians who join the military end up fornicating.<br /><br />I don't have time to go through each of the points, many of which are unsubstantiated by any "facts". However, one other point: He makes it sound like b/c there are bad things in the military, like transgender and homosexuality, for example, then Christians should stay out. Guess what, these types of problems are also all over the place, like at the McDonald's down the street. Christians can't run screaming every time they encounter the problems of a sinful world.<br /><br />In the world and not of it...Lisa Beth W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-14850378712916584932017-06-17T09:44:10.344-07:002017-06-17T09:44:10.344-07:00Ms. W, so protecting one’s privacy is now 'cow...Ms. W, so protecting one’s privacy is now 'cowardly'? That's ridiculous in TODAY'S world.<br /><br />Secondly, I don't think Patrice needs to find a safe space so that she is protected from reading this article. The author is obviously well versed in Christianity and TODAY'S US military.<br /><br />Lastly, Mr. Vance presented 10 reasons why "A Christian young woman has no business being in the military". I believe he rationally supported all 10 reasons by facts. You dismissed them as "hyperbolic". Really? I’m sorry but emotions don’t trump facts. Ms. W, please explain which of the 10 reasons are not based on facts.<br /><br />Montana Guy<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-74278017292220345152017-06-16T23:00:57.260-07:002017-06-16T23:00:57.260-07:00I pray all the best for YD and your entire family....I pray all the best for YD and your entire family. Thank you for being a blessing to so many.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-11599361421020705722017-06-16T11:57:07.424-07:002017-06-16T11:57:07.424-07:00When my Mom left the farm for the first time, Grea...When my Mom left the farm for the first time, Great Lakes is where she went.<br />- Charlie<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-86788098873843487442017-06-16T09:39:15.310-07:002017-06-16T09:39:15.310-07:00Parenting is the one job that the better you are a...Parenting is the one job that the better you are at it, the sooner you are guaranteed to be out of work. You have done a fine job of raising adults. Those that raise children are never out of work.FlowerFanaticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-12789793789133230192017-06-16T08:42:00.735-07:002017-06-16T08:42:00.735-07:00Girl....Once you have to horns in your hand its ha...Girl....Once you have to horns in your hand its hard to give up control. Get it doneEngraved Well Giftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11357691456633903621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-76526816756824259942017-06-16T08:08:23.140-07:002017-06-16T08:08:23.140-07:00Some people are smart, others post their names, yo...Some people are smart, others post their names, you can be found!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-3124108180459534612017-06-16T06:19:57.145-07:002017-06-16T06:19:57.145-07:00But it is okay for Christian men to join the milit...But it is okay for Christian men to join the military? They will be working with women who are not Christian. Then these young men get a jaded view of women. She is a smart girl with her head screwed on right. She will be fine. The Navy is not like the Marines. She will not be learning hand to hand combat (unless she wants to). She will have a tech job. She may be able to spread her Christian values around. Lots of people could use it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-9570849918503789392017-06-16T03:27:20.141-07:002017-06-16T03:27:20.141-07:00I had 95s across all Three ASVAB test, yes there a...I had 95s across all Three ASVAB test, yes there are Three test not one. At least it was that way in 1982, spent 10yrs in Crypt o, same promises of big re-up bonuses. All I'm saying is keep your eyes open, they will talk to you like a used car salesman just to get you to sign on the dotted line. Love you guys, be careful. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-50619435966418433742017-06-15T19:10:00.168-07:002017-06-15T19:10:00.168-07:00And here is a very good blog about and for the Nav...And here is a very good blog about and for the Navy,<br />https://blog.usni.org<br />Mostly big picture stuff and excellent writing. jon spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10886632644249920124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-11793534421493379452017-06-15T18:57:19.146-07:002017-06-15T18:57:19.146-07:00Actually the quote is from George Orwell, but is i...Actually the quote is from George Orwell, but is indeed a good one, and fits the occasion well!teresanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-5352232129948693902017-06-15T15:36:42.792-07:002017-06-15T15:36:42.792-07:00I hope you will be able to find someone to take ca...I hope you will be able to find someone to take care of your little farm for a short period of time, while you and Don attend her graduation. It's an amazing experience. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-53194405911310781172017-06-15T15:36:13.626-07:002017-06-15T15:36:13.626-07:00I enjoy reading your articles. Congrats to YD on ...I enjoy reading your articles. Congrats to YD on her high scores! She sounds like a smart girl with all the research and study she's done. <br />I do have a question, though: Should Christian women (or any women) be in the military? Again, this is just a question. Most conservative Christians speak/ write against women in the military on strategic and moral grounds. Sarah D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08020531186026973670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-76600187993555822902017-06-15T12:14:54.655-07:002017-06-15T12:14:54.655-07:00P.S. Again, posting things that are critical of so...P.S. Again, posting things that are critical of someone's else's decision(s) under "Anonymous" is cowardly.Lisa Beth W.noreply@blogger.com