Comments on: When Compassion for Others Takes a Sharp Turn: A Lesson in Vulnerability https://lisanotes.com/when-compassion-for-others-a-lesson-in-vulnerability/ on Life and Love Sat, 17 Aug 2024 20:11:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.8 By: Paula https://lisanotes.com/when-compassion-for-others-a-lesson-in-vulnerability/#comment-334995 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 20:11:29 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=40255#comment-334995 Oh No! Whew. I’m so happy to hear after some time you were feeling better. It’s probably been about 8 years since I gave blood, I haven’t since I retired. You are so right about vulnerability it’s keeps us connected in community and compassion for one another is indeed the grace that makes us human.
Visiting today from April’s #10,12,14&15

]]> By: Corinne Rodrigues https://lisanotes.com/when-compassion-for-others-a-lesson-in-vulnerability/#comment-334978 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:44:36 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=40255#comment-334978 I’ve been a blood donor a couple of times in college and then a few times when I was working as part of of CSR activities. Haven’t done it in recent years though.

I can imagine how you and your daughter must have felt. But how you’ve chosen to reflect on this is what I really like.

]]> By: Lois Flowers https://lisanotes.com/when-compassion-for-others-a-lesson-in-vulnerability/#comment-334975 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:13:57 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=40255#comment-334975 Lisa, I love that your Moms Demand Action group chose such a practical way to help in June. I’ve never given blood because even getting a shot causes me to get faint. I’m sorry you and Jenna both had a little trouble doing it. I’m glad you were able to push past the cringe you still feel and share this wonderful picture of compassion and vulnerability.

]]> By: Tea With Jennifer https://lisanotes.com/when-compassion-for-others-a-lesson-in-vulnerability/#comment-334970 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 23:13:56 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=40255#comment-334970 Goodness Lisa, what an experience for you & your daughter!

Unfortunately, I was advised I can’t give blood, although I wanted to, as I’ve had blood transfusions myself in the past.
blessings, Jennifer

]]> By: Jean Wise https://lisanotes.com/when-compassion-for-others-a-lesson-in-vulnerability/#comment-334964 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:43:07 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=40255#comment-334964 Thank you for giving and sharing your vulnerability. and I bet you will give again. What a gift you are giving to others and a model for your daughter too in more than one way!

]]> By: Michele Morin https://lisanotes.com/when-compassion-for-others-a-lesson-in-vulnerability/#comment-334963 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:59:48 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=40255#comment-334963 I used to donate blood all the time until…
I must have gotten a staff person who was inexperienced because she couldn’t find a vein and kept probing until I thought I was going to be sick.Finally someone intervened and apologized and quickly found a vessel but the experience is still with me.

]]> By: Joanne Viola https://lisanotes.com/when-compassion-for-others-a-lesson-in-vulnerability/#comment-334950 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:38:33 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=40255#comment-334950 That had to be some experience, Lisa. May we all learn to be more compassionate towards others. What comes easily for one person may not be so easy for another. We need to remember this!

]]> By: Ashley Rowland | HISsparrowBlog https://lisanotes.com/when-compassion-for-others-a-lesson-in-vulnerability/#comment-334949 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:27:56 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=40255#comment-334949 That must have been something, Lisa. I can relate to feeling bad for feeling bad. I love the applications you glean from your experiences and use them to learn valuable lessons and to encourage us.

]]> By: Dianna https://lisanotes.com/when-compassion-for-others-a-lesson-in-vulnerability/#comment-334947 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:49:02 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=40255#comment-334947 Wow…that was quite the experience…for both you and Jenna! That is something I have never done…donated blood. I will have to check into it. Thank you, Lisa, for sharing how your compassion in giving for others turned into you receiving compassion from others.

]]> By: Martha J Orlando https://lisanotes.com/when-compassion-for-others-a-lesson-in-vulnerability/#comment-334938 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:56:08 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=40255#comment-334938 The last time I gave blood was back in college. I didn’t feel ill at the time, but within days I got so sick that I had to miss classes. After that, I decided I couldn’t ‘afford’ to do this.
Such a beautiful thing, though, to show and be shown compassion.
Blessings, Lisa!

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