tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post1723619342947226162..comments2023-06-23T04:37:39.543-07:00Comments on The Taiwan Drift: Storms of LifeChasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13093427221290833702noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-15835041736631661322009-06-29T10:07:08.637-07:002009-06-29T10:07:08.637-07:00Oh no...Oh no...Lynzinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-77788531997776234022009-06-13T19:20:54.683-07:002009-06-13T19:20:54.683-07:00It is so hard to lose a parent, even an honorary o...It is so hard to lose a parent, even an honorary one. This week marks the one-year anniversary of my mom's death, making the beginning of summer a similarly bittersweet time for me. Despite this, I feel blessed to be able to experience all of life's changes, just as I'm sure you feel blessed to have known Chuck.<br /><br />lindsay || <a href="http://www.newyorkwords.net" rel="nofollow">newyorkwords.net</a>Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18143993209515462136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-56777018751246497512009-06-13T08:21:52.350-07:002009-06-13T08:21:52.350-07:00sorry, not about this post.... you found our blog!...sorry, not about this post.... you found our blog! funny to me since i've been following you from about day 3? how long will you be in taiwan for? any thoughts of staying another year? <br /><br />we are at a crazy training camp right now. so i'm going to be in trouble.Codihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02229497227587048052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-7302326776626515282009-06-12T14:16:55.439-07:002009-06-12T14:16:55.439-07:00I'm glad I finally took the time to read your ...I'm glad I finally took the time to read your blog today, and this is one of my favorite posts.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071985274479542268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-84993139493545971552009-06-11T20:49:54.469-07:002009-06-11T20:49:54.469-07:00What a sweet and wonderful post, Chase.
You are a...What a sweet and wonderful post, Chase.<br /><br />You are a gift to the blogosphere.<br /><br />Be safe...<br /><br />XO<br /><br />AnnaAnna Leflerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968276973881720329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-1357768260415109372009-06-08T16:54:15.636-07:002009-06-08T16:54:15.636-07:00Great post. Very touching, makes you appreciate ev...Great post. Very touching, makes you appreciate everything. These few months have definitely been eye-openers for me and I love the fact that you are still so positive and strong in your writing. Always a pleasure meeting on the Drift for fun and for reflection.SuzANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18306954326137461696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-47573910474933741572009-06-08T00:36:44.488-07:002009-06-08T00:36:44.488-07:00@Steph, Thanks for your words, and letting me post...@Steph, Thanks for your words, and letting me post this. I'm glad the two of you had a great day, and I am praying for your next year.<br /><br />@Bonnie, being able to talk to you while writing this was definitely an encouragement. Thank you for sharing your vision of Peace and reminding me of Chuck's community.<br /><br />@Don, Our Hope is in the Sunday, isn't it? Even on the darkest of Fridays.<br /><br />@Floreta, That was my experience here. Such a humbling experience to see the stages of life played out at the same time. <br /><br />@Traveler, that's just it, isn't it? Having those around us to hold our hands helps us stand through the storm.<br /><br />@Diverse, Thank you for stopping by, and thank you for reminding me that "Joy comes in the morning." So true. <br /><br />@Seb, I was working largely off of first-hand assumption when I attributed divorce to American Independence, thanks for the confirming input. And I would agree, here in the East, marriage and divorce are treated much differently.Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13093427221290833702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-29479272146996106752009-06-07T17:34:47.238-07:002009-06-07T17:34:47.238-07:00Just a note, divorce is only a 'major issue...Just a note, divorce is only a 'major issue' in America where the divorce rate is a lot higher than the rest of the world. It's still high in the 'West', but it varies a lot between countries.<br /><br />As you say, the concept of independence, every man for himself, , with the whole (ironic?) distancing effect of technology and fast travel thing thrown in... not a recipe for marriage, I guess.<br /><br />Over in the East, marriage is still all the rage. I wonder how long that'll last :)Sebastian Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06450717426716164401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-38759636601042662452009-06-07T16:44:22.441-07:002009-06-07T16:44:22.441-07:00What a beautiful tribute to what sounds like an am...What a beautiful tribute to what sounds like an amazing man. <br />The lyrics quoted above, from one of my favorite hymns, ring so true in moments like this...well, life in general. Sorrow and Love walk hand in hand very often it seems. Life moves so quickly from one stage to another...makes the concept of weeping in the night and finding joy in the morning seem so real. <br />They'll be in my prayers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-47400109119806335552009-06-07T14:58:53.763-07:002009-06-07T14:58:53.763-07:00Chase, you are a deep well as usual. Life is inde...Chase, you are a deep well as usual. Life is indeed a storm, but there are rays of sun that always shine through and those who hold your hand throughout.Young Travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002283624407053039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-86696835599925767812009-06-07T13:30:42.739-07:002009-06-07T13:30:42.739-07:00beautiful entry. today is also national cancer sur...beautiful entry. today is also national cancer survivors day and i just ran a 5k for breast cancer.. cancer survivors wore blue hats and we all kneeled down as they remained standing.. i admit, i got a little teary eyed to think of the fragility of life and the good fortune to beat a disease. in one day, my parents got invited to a wedding, a baby shower, and a funeral.. i thought it was interesting to note the different stages of life celebrations. the circle of life. it is very touching and life is beautiful.floretahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18220834824793299258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-63256562220080711502009-06-07T12:51:27.763-07:002009-06-07T12:51:27.763-07:00Chase, It is strange the simultaneous events that ...Chase, It is strange the simultaneous events that unfold around us. They do afford the opportunity to reflect, to compare/contrast, and to find unifying meaning. The human experience is a complex one. I remember a Good Friday sermon title I heard once: It's Friday, but Sunday's a comin'!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the reflections of your heart.<br /><br />Don<br /><br />PS: Lyrics... "See from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,<br />Or thorns compose so rich a crown?" <br /><br />It boggles the mind, but wins the heart.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070578562535678950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-49558359337443109592009-06-07T12:00:23.955-07:002009-06-07T12:00:23.955-07:00What a tribute to Chuck. Thank you, not just for ...What a tribute to Chuck. Thank you, not just for pouring your heart out, but for making me think of what really is important - family and friends and our relationship with God. <br /><br />Thanks for being there this morning, even though it was only through cyberspace - it meant alot to me - when God knits hearts together, nothing, not time or miles, can tear it apart.<br /><br />I was taught that life is God's tapestry and each thread is represented by the people that touched our lives, the places we've visited, and things, good and bad, that we've gone through. It paints the picture of who we are. Chuck's tapestry is a beautiful picture of a loving family, music, laughter, sailing into the sunset, supporting friends, a house full of teenagers, tennis and a relationship with the Creator of the universe. WOW - we do need to celebrate his 55 years. My tapestry is not finished, but I am very grateful that you are one of it's threads!<br /><br />Be blessed today.<br />HugsBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002415944410075941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-25708525286638002982009-06-07T10:11:56.592-07:002009-06-07T10:11:56.592-07:00I read this over and over and found myself in tear...I read this over and over and found myself in tears. Mainly for this family, but also for the realization that life is short and I need to cherish the time I have on a daily basis. Time with my husband, my family and friends. <br /><br />Thanks for pouring your heart out for us to read. <br /><br />I will be thinking of your friends in their time of need. My prayers are definitely with them.Jon and Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18175998334329244279noreply@blogger.com