tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post5956302295556666742..comments2023-07-15T06:28:21.988-06:00Comments on Dragon on a Mission: Get the Strength to Keep Moving IAl Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-51908792315495749212013-08-12T14:14:11.538-05:002013-08-12T14:14:11.538-05:00Father Dragon, you have so much to offer the world...Father Dragon, you have so much to offer the world. I'm so glad you've decided to fight the fight and persevere. What Michael said is so true. Many of us go through (and ARE right now going through) really dark times. It's comforting to know that others are also out there fighting. It gives me courage to go on. I suffer from depression, and it's an evil monster. However, it will not win. Life is a gift, and yes, though life is full of hard lesson, Life is Good.<br />Tina @ <a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life is Good</a>Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-3121698880625891762013-08-02T07:33:00.756-05:002013-08-02T07:33:00.756-05:00Hi Al .. sorry been busy and so too have floated o...Hi Al .. sorry been busy and so too have floated over the internet - but now I'm back here .. yes, I feel for you - and cannot think what unimagineables you are experiencing .. my thoughts and now I'm off to read part 2 ..<br /><br />With thoughts - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-10232290156366576252013-08-01T08:46:42.165-05:002013-08-01T08:46:42.165-05:00Oh, Father Dragon. My heart bleeds for you. I too ...Oh, Father Dragon. My heart bleeds for you. I too have been to dark places and struggled to see the light. What made the difference in my self-destructive thought process? When someone else tried to take my life. That's when I found out just how badly I wanted to live. Sadly, it took something as terrifying as that for my prideful, stupid, stubborn self to learn a valuable lesson. Life is a gift. No matter how difficult it gets. I wish you God's peace Al- may He comfort you and hold you close during this difficult time. jaybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708353376256621965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-4456285731708925302013-07-31T14:22:53.122-05:002013-07-31T14:22:53.122-05:00I say to hell with the world in general and what t...I say to hell with the world in general and what they value. The only person you can ever change, the only person you can truly prove value to, the only person you can really make happy is one. Yourself. Of course, that is the hardest person to please. BUT, I say to you, please be kind to yourself, who is my friend, my inspiration and a guide of sorts. Please see the worth of this kind dragon, and praise him, and love him, and extol his virtues. For he is my friend and a friend to many, and that is more valuable than the glory of the world.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-37322141135832946142013-07-31T13:51:55.183-05:002013-07-31T13:51:55.183-05:00You speak truth and wisdom worth of a dragon, Mich...You speak truth and wisdom worth of a dragon, Michael. ;) I recently ran into another. "Ask yourself *what is next?* instead of *why me?* after every fall you face. Why me? is staying a victim. What is next? is preparing yourself for the next battle, for the strike back. It's reassessing your plans and readjusting them to get the victory you didn't achieve right now. I am too stubborn to quit. I'm just catching my breath, gathering my wits and reassessing my plans. As the video says, "This is not over until I win." <br /><br />Thank you very much for your support, artistic brother. Dragon hugs.Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-8803031347963000942013-07-31T13:43:06.793-05:002013-07-31T13:43:06.793-05:00It is hard but it is not impossible. I do have the...It is hard but it is not impossible. I do have the determination to stand up as many times as I may fall. As many times as it is needed. I do understand you. Dragon hugs back at you.Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-200534144635086812013-07-31T13:40:57.357-05:002013-07-31T13:40:57.357-05:00OF, FD....
What can I add to all the blogger love...OF, FD....<br /><br />What can I add to all the blogger lover previously said? But I will try. As creative beings we all go through times of darkness. YOU, dear dragon have a brilliant artistic light. Something just clicked into my mind... a quote.. from an interesting movie for the sixties... "Nothing can destroy your talent, but you will destroy yourself." Not exact, but the point... WHY? Why destroy such beauty and brilliance? We've all been there. Many's the time I've wanted to throw myself under a an oncoming bus... but then I thought ... YUK! That's so not the way to go. The I'd hear laughter from a child in the background... Life is a challenge ... a journey filled with vicious potholes, crippling pain, and debilitating anxiety... so why continue? <br /><br />You know the answer as well as I .... To CREATE!!!!!! God gave us talents to use and make the world a better place. There is always others so much less fortunate than ourselves. The motionless child strapped to a wheelchair with only his eyes for comfort. The parents.... caring for such child. I always ask God WHY? WHY allow this to happen on innocent children? Sadly, it's part of life. But in life MIRACLES do happen... IF we pray, and keep at it. Giving up is not the answer... FIGHTING is. Humans and dragons are resilient creatures .... rejuvenate and return to your calling as a creator of beauty.... NOTHING is this world holds a candle to our calling.... It's a part of our brilliant light!!! Darkness can or will never extinguish it ... only we have that power. Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-57105835002342620722013-07-31T13:39:33.309-05:002013-07-31T13:39:33.309-05:00And the word of the dragon and the knight is never...And the word of the dragon and the knight is never given lightly. So it was written, so it shall be done. Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-86163664158849536942013-07-31T13:38:35.619-05:002013-07-31T13:38:35.619-05:00Dragon hugs back at you, Franny! This is only one ...Dragon hugs back at you, Franny! This is only one of many battles and I'll get through this as well. Thank you for your support. :)Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-36254735698989730732013-07-31T13:36:34.902-05:002013-07-31T13:36:34.902-05:00If there is one thing I cannot deny is that God ha...If there is one thing I cannot deny is that God has always sent help when I have needed it badly. Thank you, Nancy. :)Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-17329387160826278382013-07-31T13:35:22.409-05:002013-07-31T13:35:22.409-05:00The darkest hour only have 60 minutes, I keep it i...The darkest hour only have 60 minutes, I keep it in mind. Robin, you inspire me too every time you come. I thank you for this. Dragon hugs!Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-42398291029409333762013-07-31T13:34:30.662-05:002013-07-31T13:34:30.662-05:00Dragon hugs back at you!Dragon hugs back at you!Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-23425801111497411362013-07-31T13:34:16.955-05:002013-07-31T13:34:16.955-05:00That's a lot, Yolanda. I believe it is importa...That's a lot, Yolanda. I believe it is important what you fill your mind with, that's why I try encouragement when I need it myself. Thanks!Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-17629010651770300512013-07-31T13:32:47.176-05:002013-07-31T13:32:47.176-05:00What else could I ask, Laura? You give me a lot an...What else could I ask, Laura? You give me a lot and you know it is corresponded. We're strong together. Dragon hugs back at youAl Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-8853270323036141662013-07-31T13:31:49.819-05:002013-07-31T13:31:49.819-05:00I really appreciate it, Sue. Thank you very much f...I really appreciate it, Sue. Thank you very much for your wishes and for visiting me. :)Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-56548750152710432562013-07-31T13:12:01.909-05:002013-07-31T13:12:01.909-05:00I needed to read this today~ We all have moments o...I needed to read this today~ We all have moments of thinking our uphill climb is perhaps not worth the trek. It would not be a worthy path, without obstacles. I have had more than my share, too. Sometimes I find it difficult to relate to others woes. I am not insensitive, just my battles are unique-as I suspect yours are, too! Do what you must to keep your flame burning bright-we all ride this coaster called life and have ups and downs! I hope you are okay and know you are never alone on this journey! (hugs)Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-34167623349249231052013-07-31T07:48:26.676-05:002013-07-31T07:48:26.676-05:00The knight stands by the dragon, steadfast and tru...The knight stands by the dragon, steadfast and true, lending sword to flame as we vanquish all foes together. Comrades in arms and kindred in spirit, we shall overcome.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-731601817223579442013-07-31T02:57:00.907-05:002013-07-31T02:57:00.907-05:00Hi Al, I hope everything will be better soon! I ha...Hi Al, I hope everything will be better soon! I hate those moments too. Everybody who's sensitive enough pass trough those periods. You grab the memoirs of the words the wise man told you and keep going! Bear hugs for you, my friend! Franny Stevensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12428942126501817824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-39633575219016857632013-07-30T21:44:33.516-05:002013-07-30T21:44:33.516-05:00I'm glad that someone came at your hour of nee...I'm glad that someone came at your hour of need with the exact words that set your heart searching in the right direction - life. You are dearly loved by your blogger friends, and I'm sure we are all glad you've decided share your strive for hope with us. God bless you Al... um, I mean Father Dragon. :) <a href="http://nancylarondajohnson.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Writer’s Mark</a>Chancelethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880082145266359126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-92134827942206942152013-07-30T20:07:58.465-05:002013-07-30T20:07:58.465-05:00I know that you will overcome. I believe in you. ...I know that you will overcome. I believe in you. You inspire me every time I visit your page, so that tells me that your core is solid. I am sending you love and light, my friend. This too, shall pass.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-37294541589211057092013-07-30T16:58:47.231-05:002013-07-30T16:58:47.231-05:00Sending you positive energy and healing thoughts! ...Sending you positive energy and healing thoughts! (((Hugs)))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-23523618585966328912013-07-30T16:23:28.150-05:002013-07-30T16:23:28.150-05:00Blessings sent your way, I am amazed that even whe...Blessings sent your way, I am amazed that even when you struggle you give us the inspiration to move forward. May the blessings you've bestowed come back to you tenfold!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-66455897484144580512013-07-30T16:14:23.673-05:002013-07-30T16:14:23.673-05:00Thank you for sharing both your words and the vide...Thank you for sharing both your words and the video. You have filled my heart to overflowing on more than one occasion, brought me to tears with your sentiments, inspired me to keep going. I can only hope to repay you in kind with encouragement and dragon-sized hugs. Thank you, my friend, for being you. I cherish our connection.<br /><br />Bolitas!Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-92172093121243282372013-07-30T12:24:39.624-05:002013-07-30T12:24:39.624-05:00Al...just adding my sentiments to so many of the w...Al...just adding my sentiments to so many of the well spoken ones that commented above....especially LD Masterson's. Yes, I've only known you through this amazing land we call blogland. How powerful it is, and how much I hope for your time of struggle to be short and your time of peace and well being to be long.<br /><br />Sue <a href="http://collectintexasgal.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">CollectInTexasGal</a>Sue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020099647940696614.post-41242970802486287162013-07-30T11:39:37.960-05:002013-07-30T11:39:37.960-05:00Indeed the Chinese are wise, and against the wind ...Indeed the Chinese are wise, and against the wind I go. I know in my heart that I will not do this alone. I can feel it. I can feel all of your support and the Higher Powers' blessing. I shall succeed in my mission. Just keep praying. <br />Dragon hugs to you. Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.com