tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006216963170928753.post4674421854435166503..comments2023-04-07T06:51:47.674-07:00Comments on Mom With Her Running Shoes On: Scary ThoughtsRunning Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15527797706403953395noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006216963170928753.post-11326532229596140812013-03-01T06:46:06.403-08:002013-03-01T06:46:06.403-08:00That is so sad, and probably very disheartening. T...That is so sad, and probably very disheartening. That's what I mean about the systematic problems. those are the ones we have to change. But how? Where's our Cesar Chavez? Our times MLK Jr? Running Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527797706403953395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006216963170928753.post-25460213730305185012013-02-28T21:46:00.063-08:002013-02-28T21:46:00.063-08:00I moved here to get involved, do charity work...ec...I moved here to get involved, do charity work...ect. But after living here I am genuine when I say the MAJORITY of the people you go to help only want the free handouts. They don't care really about improving their situation. If you could see our news, not what they show in America, you'd see that it isn't how they publicize it! <br />It's hard to want to help and make a difference when you are trying to teach life changing skills and VALUES and all the people your helping care about is what they're getting free.<br />Not all, but yes the majority are like this here. Last year the goverment put up 1000's of toilets in the townships. The people tore them down and broke them because they wanted them built with brick walls NOTHING else. This is the mentality!Organized Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15603256809572211631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006216963170928753.post-3220990028136428492013-02-28T09:38:28.565-08:002013-02-28T09:38:28.565-08:00great! let's partner and make it happen! :-)...great! let's partner and make it happen! :-)lorihokiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04603712673095340125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006216963170928753.post-80671740326181473132013-02-26T22:26:57.200-08:002013-02-26T22:26:57.200-08:00Man that sounds scary! I feel ya on the running, I...Man that sounds scary! I feel ya on the running, I had to get a partner to feel safe. I recommend it.<br /><br />Also I think you're right about women often being stronger (maybe not physically) but in all the other ways you said. <br /><br />Action, you're right we have to take it. But what exactly? I like the being a mom of a boy is a good place to start!<br /><br />Running Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527797706403953395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006216963170928753.post-30963610644699025652013-02-26T22:04:20.114-08:002013-02-26T22:04:20.114-08:00It sounds like you are too. Usually I'm happy ...It sounds like you are too. Usually I'm happy with the little good I can do here and there, but sometimes it's just overwhelming to think how many ppl need help. Running Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527797706403953395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006216963170928753.post-35426810750835466142013-02-26T21:54:52.229-08:002013-02-26T21:54:52.229-08:00Thanx. I also remember that if I ever win the lott...Thanx. I also remember that if I ever win the lotto, you're the one with a great idea for an awesome organization!Running Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527797706403953395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006216963170928753.post-22426177100640374862013-02-26T21:45:06.821-08:002013-02-26T21:45:06.821-08:00It is scary how this is becoming an everyday reali...It is scary how this is becoming an everyday reality for a lot of women across the world. Rape is a constant factor where I live. I hate to admit it because this is a beautiful country. People have 100's of reasons as to why it is that way but no one can say for sure what needs to change to improve it other than the mentality we are giving our boys as we raise them. I cannot run too early or once it is getting dark at night because it is not safe. Even walking in the daytime can be challenging. I had a group of men try to steal my purse in broad daylight on a crowded (I'm talking at least 200 people within 100m of me) street. They don't try this with men. Only women because we're viewed as 'weaker.' Physically, yea, some of us are but in today's society I view women as emotionally and mentally and often spiritually stronger than the men we are raising. What is the worse is I can only see it getting worse unless we start taking action. As a mom of boys I strive to teach them respect towards women and appreciation above all!!Organized Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15603256809572211631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006216963170928753.post-67373143654695569692013-02-26T20:48:13.327-08:002013-02-26T20:48:13.327-08:00I feel the same way quite often! It is so much ha...I feel the same way quite often! It is so much harder to help than it should be! You don't know exactly how to get things where they need to be; rules and regulations get in the way when you simply want to feed someone who is hungry, etc. I think all we can do is what you are doing--keep our eyes open and help in any way that we can--no matter how small. Sometimes when I make a meal for someone in town who has just had a baby, I realize that yes, it's small, but still, it's something that I can do. I always hope I can do more and bigger things, but I just take the opportunities that come to me the best I can. It sounds like you're doing a great job!!Trashy Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05974972104716265849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006216963170928753.post-83755113344924293252013-02-26T15:09:58.756-08:002013-02-26T15:09:58.756-08:00I think we all feel this way at some point. Where...I think we all feel this way at some point. Where do you start? Who can you help? Who needs your help? <br /><br />Sometimes I am so sickened and overwhelmed by the corruption in some big "charities" that I brush away the whole idea of volunteering.<br /><br />Some heavy thoughts my friend - but they need to be thought. Good for you for trying to sort it out.lorihokiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04603712673095340125noreply@blogger.com