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Sunday, June 15, 2008
An unusual eulogy
By now the world knows of the sudden and heartbreaking passing of the political commentator Tim Russert. MSNBC and the other NBC affiliates have been doing almost nothing but memories of Tim the entire weekend.
It it quite a shock to the news community to have a loss of someone so well known and loved and one of the few people who really seemed to stay fairly neutral in all of his commentary.
But in watching those who knew him and worked with him it was interesting that he seemed to be remembered not only for his great ability to ask the tough questions and be dedicated (sometimes overly) to his job but that he was more so dedicated to his family.
That is not something you typically hear of those in the national news. You hear of the backbreaking travel and hours being worked but just about every single person who talked about Tim stressed his dedication to his son and wife and dad and also to his deep seated faith.
And it wasn't the kind of fanatical faith that most people are typically known for. It wast the type of faith that as people described him as willing to do almost anything to help people succeed. It drove him to work tirelessly, yet keep a smile on his face and encourage others in the same manner. In a couple of interviews I saw this weekend one woman who had worked on NBC and left for CNN a year or so ago remembered how when she came back from maternity leave she had a hand written note from Tim on her desk talking about the beauty of parenthood with some tidbits for her child as well.
Someone described like this is rare, let alone for someone who was part of the 'liberal' media (not my own words, just the general consensus of those who don't work for Fox News). Someones who dedication to their family and their visible faith overwrote any accomplishment they ever had in their professional career.
It makes me almost wish I had been in grad school for journalism in DC and found a way to work at NBC just to have a moment to work for someone described as so.
The world lost a great one, one who's spot may never be filled. And I can only hope that such kind words could be spoken of me when I finally get off this planet.
A somber goodnight,
La. Sra.
It it quite a shock to the news community to have a loss of someone so well known and loved and one of the few people who really seemed to stay fairly neutral in all of his commentary.
But in watching those who knew him and worked with him it was interesting that he seemed to be remembered not only for his great ability to ask the tough questions and be dedicated (sometimes overly) to his job but that he was more so dedicated to his family.
That is not something you typically hear of those in the national news. You hear of the backbreaking travel and hours being worked but just about every single person who talked about Tim stressed his dedication to his son and wife and dad and also to his deep seated faith.
And it wasn't the kind of fanatical faith that most people are typically known for. It wast the type of faith that as people described him as willing to do almost anything to help people succeed. It drove him to work tirelessly, yet keep a smile on his face and encourage others in the same manner. In a couple of interviews I saw this weekend one woman who had worked on NBC and left for CNN a year or so ago remembered how when she came back from maternity leave she had a hand written note from Tim on her desk talking about the beauty of parenthood with some tidbits for her child as well.
Someone described like this is rare, let alone for someone who was part of the 'liberal' media (not my own words, just the general consensus of those who don't work for Fox News). Someones who dedication to their family and their visible faith overwrote any accomplishment they ever had in their professional career.
It makes me almost wish I had been in grad school for journalism in DC and found a way to work at NBC just to have a moment to work for someone described as so.
The world lost a great one, one who's spot may never be filled. And I can only hope that such kind words could be spoken of me when I finally get off this planet.
A somber goodnight,
La. Sra.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Notes from the road
There is a stretch of road between Winamac and Rensselear that seems to be perfect for reflecting. My thoughts grow stronger in this almost hour it takes to get from one to the other.
Things have been busy lately but my thoughts were to the point of consuming me so I had to write them down when I finally got a chance and this is what was given to me:
________
I may not know what's next because I'm not in a place of strength in my relationship with Jesus to handle what's next.
I'm so anxious - my flesh is - that it is distracting from building that relationship. If I can't truly rest and keep my flesh at reach then I may not be able to handle the next step - which may be hard to endure.
If I can't trust now when things are OK, but psychologically disheartening, then how will I trust (i.e. - be at peace with the situation, not just know it'll be fine - worry sabotages faith and true trust) when it really does get tough?
The mind must be beat into submission and the peace must prevail. The next step will be great - the distractions and attacks get greater the closer you move to glory in what's been approved for us.
This must be fought hard and the fight leaves us weary ---> lack of self strength gives God the chance to come into us and give us His strength - an ounce of which is greater than anything we can be by ourselves. It is a good place to be.
Fight against the shame of the past - fight against the memories of what could have been because it wasn't what we were to do anyway. Fight, Fight, Fight regrets and doubt. Fight without reserve.
Move into worship at all times - rest and shelter are found in the shadow of God - more than a conqueror.
What is to come is great, but, trust. Beat the mind down when doubt comes. Remember what bought you all those years ago and remember the power I walked in. It's the same fight, just stronger because the stakes are greater this time. God's peace shall conqueror and no matter what is brought up by Satan to distract and steal joy and peace. Fight and win - know Jesus with abandon and walk in that power.
The best is yet to come.
______________________
Enjoy the weekend, I must go tend to the laundry and get going.
Chao!!!
La. Sra.
Things have been busy lately but my thoughts were to the point of consuming me so I had to write them down when I finally got a chance and this is what was given to me:
________
I may not know what's next because I'm not in a place of strength in my relationship with Jesus to handle what's next.
I'm so anxious - my flesh is - that it is distracting from building that relationship. If I can't truly rest and keep my flesh at reach then I may not be able to handle the next step - which may be hard to endure.
If I can't trust now when things are OK, but psychologically disheartening, then how will I trust (i.e. - be at peace with the situation, not just know it'll be fine - worry sabotages faith and true trust) when it really does get tough?
The mind must be beat into submission and the peace must prevail. The next step will be great - the distractions and attacks get greater the closer you move to glory in what's been approved for us.
This must be fought hard and the fight leaves us weary ---> lack of self strength gives God the chance to come into us and give us His strength - an ounce of which is greater than anything we can be by ourselves. It is a good place to be.
Fight against the shame of the past - fight against the memories of what could have been because it wasn't what we were to do anyway. Fight, Fight, Fight regrets and doubt. Fight without reserve.
Move into worship at all times - rest and shelter are found in the shadow of God - more than a conqueror.
What is to come is great, but, trust. Beat the mind down when doubt comes. Remember what bought you all those years ago and remember the power I walked in. It's the same fight, just stronger because the stakes are greater this time. God's peace shall conqueror and no matter what is brought up by Satan to distract and steal joy and peace. Fight and win - know Jesus with abandon and walk in that power.
The best is yet to come.
______________________
Enjoy the weekend, I must go tend to the laundry and get going.
Chao!!!
La. Sra.
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