tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772866214456030651.post4631223726659535888..comments2023-06-22T16:15:08.320-06:00Comments on Super Clark: 1-800-GIVE-LIFEKristin Kimble Purleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10836718459712877393noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772866214456030651.post-17597291100668355172009-09-12T04:03:27.741-06:002009-09-12T04:03:27.741-06:00Happy Saturday, Clark! I bet it's hard to kee...Happy Saturday, Clark! I bet it's hard to keep up with what day it is, 'huh? But I hope each new day is better than the one before. <br /><br />Here's an interesting parable. I've heard it before and don't know who wrote it. <br /><br />Love ya! Hope this day is good.<br /><br />Janeanne<br /><br /><b>Shake It Off and Step Up</b><br /><br /><i>A farmer had a mule that fell in an old well. Though the the farmer felt sorry for the mule, he decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth saving.<br /><br />Instead, he called his neighbors together and asked them to help fill the well with dirt, putting his trusty friend out of his misery.<br /><br />As dirt started to fall on the old mule, he became hysterical. But after awhile, he realized something: Every time a shovel load of dirt landed on his back: he could shake it off and step up! <br /><br />Blow after blow, the mule repeated these words: "Shake it off and step up... shake it off and step up... shake it off and step up!" <br /><br />No matter how painful the blows, the old mule just kept right on shaking it off and stepping up! <br /><br />It wasn't long before the old mule, battered and exhausted, stepped triumphantly over the wall of that well! <br /><br />What seemed like it would bury him, actually blessed his life. All because he chose to overcome his adversity.</i>Janeannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772866214456030651.post-70769145727652211642009-09-11T22:55:33.299-06:002009-09-11T22:55:33.299-06:00There is a blood drive where I work every 8 weeks....There is a blood drive where I work every 8 weeks. I usually walk briskly by the registration table in too much of a hurry to stop and register a time to donate during my lunch break. Again today, I walked by quickly but then stopped dead in my tracks as a picture of Clark flashed in my head. I turned around without hesitation. I've never donated and I will be donating for the first time next week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772866214456030651.post-47261867874283724452009-09-11T17:43:12.759-06:002009-09-11T17:43:12.759-06:00Wow! Rhonda, I imagine that was a sight to behold!...Wow! Rhonda, I imagine that was a sight to behold! Clark you certainly have a huge following of family, friends, and strangers supporting you on this journey. <br /><br />Hope you all are having a GREAT day! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Rhonda! And celebrate. Today is Good. <br /><br />Looking forward to news of continued recovery. XOXOChernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772866214456030651.post-4499443970675961832009-09-11T09:35:09.358-06:002009-09-11T09:35:09.358-06:00Happy Birthday Rhonda. I hope that you are able t...Happy Birthday Rhonda. I hope that you are able to have your birthday wishes granted (which I am sure are related to Clark's recovery) Daily I think about Clark, you, and your family. While I am VERY nervous about donating blood, next week will be our blood drive here in Watertown and I will be so PROUD to do it again keeping Clark in my heart as I do. <br />Stay strong! You have been an inspiration to me before as I have mentioned in the past. And now Clark is too.<br />What an inspiration and a reminder to remain positive throughout life in any circumstance. <br />JanaMillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02019761439325090521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772866214456030651.post-2650109975681146102009-09-11T08:32:10.034-06:002009-09-11T08:32:10.034-06:00Clark's story has been an inspiration to many ...Clark's story has been an inspiration to many and has reminded me how valuable our lives and time here on earth is. I donated about 6 weeks ago when this all began and went and found a Red Cross blood drive at BYU. When I went in they confirmed all my information and I found it had been 7 years since I had donated through the Red Cross. I now have a standing appointment every 8 weeks and a permanent donor card. I heard a story on the radio of two 80 year old men that have each donated just over 40 gallons of blood in their lifetime. I can only hope to do the same.Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05725110018707357248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772866214456030651.post-61141480461253605832009-09-11T06:25:16.858-06:002009-09-11T06:25:16.858-06:00That is an awesome story Rhonda, I just wanted to ...That is an awesome story Rhonda, I just wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday Today. As you sit be Clark's sit just know we are thinkin of you on your special day.Carla O'Farrellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772866214456030651.post-14213229872171767082009-09-11T03:37:49.815-06:002009-09-11T03:37:49.815-06:00Thanks for sharing Rhonda. What a wonderful story...Thanks for sharing Rhonda. What a wonderful story. Wish we could have been there to participate. And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!<br /><br />Good Morning, Clark. The events of yesterday remind me of something Hellen Keller said:<br /><i>Grief and pain are but the soil from which springs the lovely plant - unselfishness.</i><br /><br />Unfortunately Clark, this season, your garden has been planted in a big patch of grief and pain. But, the harvest - unselfishness - has been bountiful. Your bumper crop is being shared by many wonderful caring people who are happy to support you.<br /><br />Hellen Keller ends the quote with these words: <i>Whatever you can do to live bravely - without impatience or repining - will help you live some day in joyful contentment.</i><br /><br />May today and every day be filled with joy and peace! <br /><br />JaneanneJaneannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772866214456030651.post-67156090485118684902009-09-10T23:36:59.349-06:002009-09-10T23:36:59.349-06:00Hi, my name is Kate and Anita Kay from the Red Cro...Hi, my name is Kate and Anita Kay from the Red Cross is my aunt. I over heard her talking about this story and decided to look at the website. I started from the beginning, and wow. Clark is really inspirational. It sounds like he has made one of the toughest decisions anybody could be faced with. He chose to be positive through out everything, and put his hand in God's hand. Even though I don't know Clark he will be in our prayers. Thank you all. Good luck!katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08534220088457519341noreply@blogger.com