Really Special People

[basa]

Having kids put my life into perspective.

My life is no longer mainly concerned about my wants and needs but rather how I can help and guide my two daughters achieve what they want and need.

I am immensely proud of them both and wish nothing more than that they succeed in life with whatever and however they wish for themselves.

[orangebird]

Originally Posted by Incognitas

It wasn't that which upset us it was the way Damien questioned why someone would get upset about this.He needs to understand that some of us ARE emotional and that's that,just as he is unemotional about this.I never questioned his right until then.

TBH, I don't know how people can't be affected by stories like this. How about the Beslan siege? Or any terrible stories about child abuse or animal neglect. I don't consider myself overly emotional, but I still cry when I think about my aunty who died 15 years ago after a battle with cancer. I cried watcing the footage of the attack on the Twin Towers on 9/11. I cry every year watching the pride of Britain awards. NOthing to be ashamed of or worried about.

I think all the people who are 'special' Like the lady in this article deserve our affection and emotion.

Originally Posted by Incognitas

It wasn't that which upset us it was the way Damien questioned why someone would get upset about this.He needs to understand that some of us ARE emotional and that's that,just as he is unemotional about this.I never questioned his right until then.

Again its not that i am unemotional its just that I detach myself from the news. It doesnt seem quite so real when its not happening near you. I never questioned why someone would get upset. I asked if it was a bit too much to cry over someone you dont know personally.

Its just two diffrent ways in which the mind works really, if you identify with people and personalise the news or if you treat it as something that is outside of your life.
thats all

[altis]

Just been listening to Radio 2 and blubbing over a duet by Tony Blackburn and John Peel of 'You don't bring me flowers anymore'.

Where do all the nice people go?

Originally Posted by altis

Just been listening to Radio 2 and blubbing over a duet by Tony Blackburn and John Peel of 'You don't bring me flowers anymore'.

Where do all the nice people go?

I know what you mean, I've just been reading some of the tributes at his funeral.