Comments on: Everyone Deserves a Second Chance

By: mary

mary — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:58:05 +0000

i loved ur article about ur mother and family good luck is all i have to say

By: Alex Blackwell

Alex Blackwell — Fri, 29 May 2009 11:47:41 +0000

@ Patty: I admire your courage to share your story. Second chances are all about making the choice to do so. We give power to the things that keep us stuck and we can decide not to allow those things to have power on us any longer. Best wishes to you and for your search.

By: Patty

Patty — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:18:14 +0000

Dear Alex,I believe that God lead me to read your post.I am a 55 yr old mother of 3 Sons.They are(33,26,25).I have suffered chronic pain since 1988.I feel I am living what your wrote about.It is getting harder to move etc. because of pain in my body(fibromyalgia,arthritis and malalignment).I have gained weight and now weight 250 lbs.God is speaking to me about “Second chance” but I am not sure what or whom He is saying it about.I love my sons dearly and have tried to convey it.They don’t realize the reality of losing someone and how time is short.I lost my mom in 1987.She had a heart attack and the Dr. missdiagnosed her and thought she had a pinched nerve and gave her medicine that made her bleed internally.I never got to say bye.My Sons won’t call to see how I am.I am married to an alcholic who continues to fall off the wagon.He has heart problems.I am a christian and believe in the power of prayer.All my family are in Calif. and I pray for them alot. I am pretty much alone.Can you give me some advice on how to get or give a Second Chance.I am so sorry about your lose of your mother.I will pray for you and your family.Your post touched the deepest part of my heart.Thank You for sharing your life with us.God Bless you .

By: Gardenbre

Gardenbre — Fri, 01 May 2009 01:53:04 +0000

beautiful tribute … thanks for sharing your thoughts … you’ve used a teachable moment well

By: Raquel

Raquel — Fri, 01 May 2009 01:40:55 +0000

Alex,
I am truly touched by your honesty. I believe that all of us deserve a second chance, especially ourselves. Buddhists teach that to be truly happy we need to accept the pain as a part of life and move with the flow. There is also a gentle way to break down the walls we build to protect ourselves. My heart is with you as you deal with the many things in your life at this time. I am always, and I mean always, touched deeply by your writings. You have encouraged, enlightened and made me think about a God I have at times forsaken. Keep up the good work. You will never know the lives you touch.