tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post6081694705045477880..comments2023-10-07T06:01:24.152-07:00Comments on Personal accountability log: Does going up against the odds give back to the world?Tom Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694425811308686944noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-54715183518095649252010-01-23T22:35:35.565-08:002010-01-23T22:35:35.565-08:00We went against the odds and tried chemo therapy f...We went against the odds and tried chemo therapy for my 9 year old daughter when there was little hope that it would shrink her grapefruit sized tumor. We had to try and hope for a miracle. I would have done everything with in my power to try and save her life, but we had to let go. I believe she changed lives by the way she lived over the last year.<br /><br />SteveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10306553146919905267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-40445026906230214882009-12-18T05:57:49.836-08:002009-12-18T05:57:49.836-08:00If I understood the lady with the kidney right, th...If I understood the lady with the kidney right, this is her second kidney after twenty-one years.She has published her intention and has full belief in it. I hope she will find what is required for her to live on...<br /><br />Looking for a kidney is not quite the same, in my book, as sending out letters to anonymous people. I think he is going against all odds on that one, since most people will throw out letters such as this. It's a shame, really.Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-69146334182787489892009-12-16T17:21:53.276-08:002009-12-16T17:21:53.276-08:00For me, it is ALWAYS about the heart and its inten...For me, it is ALWAYS about the heart and its intentions.... I never even think about the odds.<br /><br />Wonderful post!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15674791257112254258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-53859891085457262052009-12-16T06:55:27.686-08:002009-12-16T06:55:27.686-08:00Thank you..for your writing. Thank you.Thank you..for your writing. Thank you.AlmightyHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894050497916005956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-76072063704094585692009-12-14T21:00:39.900-08:002009-12-14T21:00:39.900-08:00hi tom... interesting blog you've got here.- I...hi tom... interesting blog you've got here.- I wanted to thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting on my 'wish list' -- haha, I've skiied my entire life and I have recently come to love skiboards- they make for a more exciting ride! haha. Anyway, keeping fighting for what you believe in, even if the world is against you, stand firm. But always remember to love your enemies. Have a wonderful week... ciao!rowanhttp://vanessarowanmorrison.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-42208936096653148392009-12-14T02:30:18.308-08:002009-12-14T02:30:18.308-08:00impossible is nothing.impossible is nothing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-9356891543092535672009-12-14T02:28:13.759-08:002009-12-14T02:28:13.759-08:00possible is nothing...possible is nothing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-32270660930841524752009-12-13T06:47:39.188-08:002009-12-13T06:47:39.188-08:00I think if you really believe in something, you ha...I think if you really believe in something, you have to follow that drive regardless of the odds.JennyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594526663480442855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-4170398635344601422009-12-13T06:11:47.651-08:002009-12-13T06:11:47.651-08:00Looks like I am the only one but I so don't ge...Looks like I am the only one but I so don't get it what's this post about :-(<br /><br />Forgive me for that please.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog and have a great day, cheers: EviAbsolutely Ladylikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275357244605077096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-51521488849840523222009-12-12T20:31:26.882-08:002009-12-12T20:31:26.882-08:00The value of an "Against all odds" story...The value of an "Against all odds" story is inspiration. It sends the message to not give up hope. I've told my kids that sometimes we go through tough situations so that we can minister to someone later on down the road who is facing something difficult. Sometimes you have to look ahead to find meaning in the present.<br /><br />We, as a family, pulled for Army in the Army/Navy football game today. Talk about against all odds... oh well.jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547226679311827501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-43221810139811038882009-12-12T20:02:33.937-08:002009-12-12T20:02:33.937-08:00My daughter had cystic fibrosis and had a double l...My daughter had cystic fibrosis and had a double lung transplant that lasted two years. She lived against the odds every day and then some. She inspired me. She lost the battle August 25, 2007 at 25 years old and she still inspires me every day, I had a front row seat. I was the luckiest person to be there.jeNNbig Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539934994452947108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-17105089710495091832009-12-12T17:44:37.557-08:002009-12-12T17:44:37.557-08:00i i feel something is right, i dont worry about go...i i feel something is right, i dont worry about going against the odds. it makes a difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-78293830604251702452009-12-12T13:15:58.775-08:002009-12-12T13:15:58.775-08:00Going against the odds takes courage. While I don&...Going against the odds takes courage. While I don't think the courage of one person makes a huge impact on the world as a whole, I believe one person's courage may spark another, then another and so on. Then there is a bigger impact that the world can feel. So in the long run I would have to say that going against the odds makes a difference in the world.INSIDE THE SHRINKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847815538742805926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-77622155345243920272009-12-12T12:36:41.620-08:002009-12-12T12:36:41.620-08:00Going against the odds, can make a difference and ...Going against the odds, can make a difference and change the world. I admire people who are not afraid to stand up for what is right, or what they believe in. I have deep respect for those who go against the grain by making choices based on knowledge and ethics rather than following cultural patterns.Omishsishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00599311518441903383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-24713059579441684952009-12-12T03:55:05.764-08:002009-12-12T03:55:05.764-08:00Most people think going against the odds is wearin...Most people think going against the odds is wearing red nail polish when clearly the trend is pink or wearing white after labor day. It is a funny thing what people think of a sacrifice.<br /><br />I was surprised the letter lady did not get any returns. I would have guessed that there are more people out there craving some human contact.<br /><br />Did I understand that kidney lady correctly? This is the second replacement kidney she is looking for?<br /><br />Tom, Farmer PirateTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16671139917651440573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-37141738760655563762009-12-12T02:56:51.811-08:002009-12-12T02:56:51.811-08:00I think the cause means more than the odds - if it...I think the cause means more than the odds - if it is just, we must go forth.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-26242885124637039062009-12-11T23:51:07.263-08:002009-12-11T23:51:07.263-08:00We must go against the odds for a noble cause. :)
...We must go against the odds for a noble cause. :)<br /><br />Best wishes.Chandrika Shubhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765666976286325907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-64462685549820464302009-12-11T22:46:13.530-08:002009-12-11T22:46:13.530-08:00Question No. 2
The little girls in junior high who...Question No. 2<br />The little girls in junior high who don’t fit in but brave it everyday and go on to be amazing nurturing women.The romantic query letter and the happy-ever-afterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382165250238920938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-56347692352813245462009-12-11T16:37:05.977-08:002009-12-11T16:37:05.977-08:00Tom I am living proof that going against the odds ...Tom I am living proof that going against the odds helps the world...not only by modeling to my son to give back and become a wonderful human being (he has gone with me all his life to charity events) but I myself have been on my won since I was 17...had a baby young no married now I have a BSN (have saved children something I am very proud of but feel more blessed to have been privileged to be there), but I graduate with my MBA next week! Thanks for all the understanding and coming to my blog for a smile!!!Just telling it like it ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090846611105025162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-49364459059093672632009-12-11T16:26:55.785-08:002009-12-11T16:26:55.785-08:00Hi Tom,
Great information! It is very hard for mos...Hi Tom,<br />Great information! It is very hard for most people to step out of their comfort zone. I like the questions your post was asking. Self knowledge leads to self improvement.<br />Take care,<br />Dr. BobDr. Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10381194111120565570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-4777334932659205412009-12-11T15:41:12.400-08:002009-12-11T15:41:12.400-08:00Being a photographer I go against the odds for mon...Being a photographer I go against the odds for monetary success everyday. Anyone in the arts; writing, painting, music, will tell you it is very hard to make a living. It's against the odds. But my intent is not to become successful in monetary terms, although it would help, but to be successful in bringing beauty into someone else's life. In that sense I believe that going against the odds does give back to the world.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />Julie<br /><a href="http://juliemagerssoulen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Julie Magers Soulen Photography</a><br />Blog of NoteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773042400899326514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-55584106131505975142009-12-11T14:37:28.702-08:002009-12-11T14:37:28.702-08:00I say go for it. People that aren't willing to...I say go for it. People that aren't willing to risk tend to live boring, meaningless lives.Elizabeth Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150221675618198674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-15678612015294869132009-12-11T13:33:06.521-08:002009-12-11T13:33:06.521-08:00Thank you for visiting my blog.Thank you for visiting my blog.strokeoflivinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750489814772979955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-18527554405400117442009-12-11T13:27:48.981-08:002009-12-11T13:27:48.981-08:00I think we go up against the odds every day, just ...I think we go up against the odds every day, just being alive. :-) All the rest after that is gravy. I must admit, though, I do like a certain challenge. I don't like things to be too easy.<br /><br />2- What kind of people going up against the odds impresses you most? Policemen and firefighters -- people who put their lives on the line for other people.<br /><br />Great post!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010317147021070931.post-85376572919165163062009-12-11T09:25:06.405-08:002009-12-11T09:25:06.405-08:00I face the odds everyday and I am not impressed. ...I face the odds everyday and I am not impressed. It just wears me out.<br /><br />Love Renee xooxxoReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785932958464359112noreply@blogger.com